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PCGS Number: 3981 Coin Date: 1937-D Denomination (Short): 5c Denomination (Long): 5 Cents Desg: MS Mint Mark: D Composition: 75% copper; 25% nickel Mintage: 17,826,000 Strike Type: Business Coinage Type: Buffalo nickel Coinage Years: 1913-1938 Mint Location: Denver Diameter: 21.2 Weight (Grams): 5 Weight (Ounces): 0.1608 Designer: James Earle Fraser Edge: Plain 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. 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. General Notes: The 1937-D Buffalo nickel is widely considered a common coin, and it is for all intents and purposes. There are plenty of circulated and low-end uncirculated examples for collectors to choose from. Survival estimates also suggest 8,000 or so are available in the grades of MS65 or better. However, there are few in MS68, a grade that attracts registry set collectors to ante up mightily with strong bids and a few hefty five-figure price records. PCGS #: 3981 NGC ID: 22SW
