1914 Buffalo Nickel
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$30,550 MS67+ 12-08-2022 Legend Rare Coin Auctions
Description
The 1914 Buffalo Nickel is a nickel minted at the Philadelphia Mint, within the Buffalo Nickels 1913-1938 series. The U.S. Mint produced 20.7 million examples, making this ranked 3rd of 4 mint variants by mintage, with 42% of production. The obverse features a composite Native American portrait combining features of three real tribal chiefs — Iron Tail (Lakota), Two Moons (Cheyenne), and John Big Tree (Seneca) and the reverse displays an American bison (often called Black Diamond after the famous bison at the Bronx Zoo) standing on a mound. The 1914-D is a scarce early Denver issue. The Philadelphia Mint, America's oldest coin-making facility, has struck coins continuously since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $313 to $6.3K depending on grade and condition. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel, weighing 5 grams, 21.2 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #3924.
External References
Error Varieties(5)
1914 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1914 Typical Die Clash TDC-5C-1914-01
1914 VDDO VDDO-002
1914 VDDR VDDR-001
1914 VDDR VDDR-002
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