This coin is a 1927 San Francisco Mint Buffalo Nickel, also known as the Indian Head Nickel, due to its distinctive design featuring a Native American chief on the obverse and a bison on the reverse. Struck in copper-nickel, this five-cent piece has a diameter of 21.2 mm and a weight of 5 grams. Produced during a time when the United States was transitioning to more modern coinage designs, the Buffalo Nickel is beloved by collectors for its rich design and historical significance. The coin's mintage for the year 1927 was 3,430,000 pieces, making it a relatively common date in the series but still captivating for numismatists. Graded for its durability, this coin represents not just currency but an era in American history, showcasing a symbol of the American West through its buffalo imagery. The San Francisco mint mark "S" denotes where it was produced, adding to its collectible appeal. This Nickel is part of an iconic series that has left a lasting legacy in American numismatics.
| currency | USD |
| currency-amount | 0.05 |
| diameter | 21.2 |
| height | 0 |
| material | Copper-Nickel |
| mint-mark | S |
| mintage | 3430000 |
| type | Coins |
| weight | 5 |
| width | 0 |
| year-display | 1927 |