The 1938-D 5C Buffalo Nickel graded PCGS MS65 is a highly desirable coin for collectors, known for its sharp details and excellent overall condition. The 1938-D is the last year of issue for the Buffalo Nickel series, and this specific coin stands out for its excellent grade.
Coin Specifications:
- Year: 1938
- Mintmark: D (Denver Mint)
- Denomination: 5 Cents (Buffalo Nickel)
- Metal Content: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
- Diameter: 21.2 mm
- Weight: 5 grams
- Obverse: Features a Native American chief, typically believed to represent either a combination of three Native American figures, most notably the famous Lakota Sioux leader, Chief Iron Tail.
- Reverse: Depicts an American bison (buffalo) standing on a mound of dirt, with “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “E PLURIBUS UNUM” inscribed around it.
- Mintmark: The D mintmark below the word “FIVE CENTS” indicates it was minted at the Denver Mint.
