{"product_id":"1913-s-type-2-buffalo-nickel-ms65","title":"1913 S TYPE 2 BUFFALO NICKEL MS65","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel md-content enable-luminous-fast-follows enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_7d2a52e8028edede\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e1913-S Type 2 Buffalo Nickel\u003c\/b\u003e stands as an iconic key-date entry in 20th-century American numismatics. Shortly after James Earle Fraser’s famous design debuted in early 1913, Mint officials realized the raised mound on the reverse caused the \"FIVE CENTS\" denomination to wear away prematurely in commerce. Chief Engraver Charles E. Barber quickly modified the dies, recessing the denomination below a flat ground line to create the Type 2 design.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWith a meager mintage of just \u003cb\u003e1,209,000 pieces\u003c\/b\u003e, the 1913-S Type 2 boasts the lowest mintage among all regular-issue, non-variety Buffalo nickels.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eGraded \u003cb\u003eMint State 65 (Gem Uncirculated)\u003c\/b\u003e, this specimen exhibits extraordinary preservation:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStrike:\u003c\/b\u003e Crisp detail across the Chief Iron Tail portrait on the obverse and sharp definition on the American bison's shoulder, head fur, and tail on the reverse.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLuster \u0026amp; Surfaces:\u003c\/b\u003e Radiant cartwheel luster across satiny planchets with remarkably clean fields, free of distracting contact marks, hairline scratches, or heavy carbon spots.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEye Appeal:\u003c\/b\u003e Superb visual presentation, highlighting the classic relief of Fraser's iconic wild west sculpture.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAn essential acquisition for advanced registry set builders and key-date classic US coin investors.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ocean City Jewelers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45212560687304,"sku":null,"price":2850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/9902\/7912\/files\/P1120892.jpg?v=1789324847","url":"https:\/\/oceancityjewelers.com\/products\/1913-s-type-2-buffalo-nickel-ms65","provider":"Ocean City Jewelers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}