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PCGS Number: 3990 Coin Date: 1913 Denomination (Short): 5c Denomination (Long): 5 Cents Variety: Buffalo, Matte Finish Variety 2: Type 2 Desg: PR Composition: 75% copper; 25% nickel Mintage: 1,514 Strike Type: Proof Coinage Type: Buffalo nickel Coinage Years: 1913-1938 Mint Location: Philadelphia 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 1913 Type 2 Buffalo nickel saw a very similar mintage to the Type 1, with the Type 2 being struck to the tune of 1,514 pieces. The Type 2 also saw a similar attrition rate, leaving fewer than 900 or so examples in PR60 or better for collectors today. Most of these proofs are found in the 64-66 range, though there are several dozen PR67s around and presently 16 PR68s as certified by both PCGS and NGC. PCGS #: 3990 NGC ID: 278S
