The 1914-S Buffalo nickel is a relatively tough semi-key coin, though it is not nearly as scarce today as its 1914-D counterpart. This fact may strike some numismatists as something of a paradox, as 3,470,000 examples were struck lower than the 1914-D mintage of more than 3.9 million. However, more specimens were saved, and it is certainly easier to locate in circulated grades. Conversely, it is often more challenging to find 1914-S Buffalo nickels in Gem Uncirculated levels than its Denver-minted sibling.
| coinage-type | Buffalo nickel |
| desg | MS |
| designer | James Earle Fraser |
| diameter | 21.2 |
| edge | Plain |
| material | 75% copper; 25% nickel |
| mint-mark | S |
| mintage | 3,470,000 |
| ngc-id | 22R6 |
| obverse-description | James Earle Fraser's famous and simple design depicts a Native American chief with the word LIBERTY from 1-2 o'clock. The date is placed on the lower left of the chieftain's bust. |
| pcgs-link | 3926 |
| pcgs-number | 3926 |
| reverse-description | A full portrait of the bison, Black Diamond, with the words UNITED STATES oF AMERICA at the top periphery with the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM just underneath. The denomination FIVE CENTS is spelled out at the bottom. For the Type 1, the denomination is embossed on a flat surface. |
| weight-grams | 5 |
| year-display | 1913-1938 |