Description:
The 1925 Buffalo Nickel, certified by NGC as MS62, is a Mint State example of one of America’s most iconic 20th-century coin designs. Created by sculptor James Earle Fraser, the Buffalo Nickel (1913–1938) features a bold Native American portrait paired with a powerful American bison. This 1925 issue, struck at the Philadelphia Mint, retains satiny luster and attractive surfaces, making it an affordable certified Mint State coin for type or date set collectors.
Specifications:
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Denomination: Five Cents (5¢)
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Year of Issue: 1925
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Mint: Philadelphia (no mintmark)
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Designer: James Earle Fraser
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Series: Buffalo Nickel (1913–1938)
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Composition: Copper-Nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel)
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Diameter: 21.2 mm
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Weight: 5 grams
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Grade: MS62
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Certification: NGC
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Holder: NGC-certified slab
Highlights:
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Certified MS62 by NGC
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Classic Buffalo Nickel design (1913–1938)
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Designed by James Earle Fraser, student of Augustus Saint-Gaudens
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Obverse: Native American portrait with LIBERTY inscription
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Reverse: American bison standing on raised mound
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Attractive Mint State coin with satiny luster
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Popular with type collectors and 20th-century U.S. coin specialists
Historical Note:
Introduced in 1913, the Buffalo Nickel was part of President Theodore Roosevelt’s initiative to beautify American coinage. Fraser’s design symbolized America’s frontier heritage and cultural identity. By 1925, the Buffalo Nickel had become a cornerstone of U.S. coinage, though strike quality varied across years. Certified Mint State examples like this MS62 preserve Fraser’s artistry and remain highly collectible as both a type coin and a piece of early 20th-century history.
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