Name: 1921
SKU: c58e495b-8d7d-4583-b30d-830a9d27a7c7
Price: 95 USD
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1921-S Nickel Indian Head or Buffalo NGC VG-8

Category: Nickel Indian Head or Buffalo

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1921-S Buffalo Nickel – NGC VG8 – Scarce Semi-Key Date with Circulated Appeal

Here is a solid and collectible example of a 1921-S Buffalo Nickel, graded VG8 by NGC, offering strong detail for the grade and a chance to own one of the scarcer issues in the series at an accessible price point.

Struck at the San Francisco Mint, the 1921-S is a semi-key date in the Buffalo Nickel series due to its relatively low mintage of 1.5 million coins — one of the lowest in the series. Coins from this year are known for soft strikes and heavy circulation, making well-preserved examples even more sought after.

In this Very Good 8 grade, Liberty’s profile and the bison’s outline remain clearly visible, with honest wear and smooth surfaces that reflect the coin’s time in circulation. It's a great example for collectors building a circulated set of Buffalo nickels or those seeking tough dates without the premium of Mint State prices.

Key Features:

1921-S Buffalo Nickel – a semi-key date from a low mintage year
Graded VG8 by NGC – even wear with well-defined major details and solid surfaces
Struck in copper-nickel alloy, part of a beloved series (1913–1938)
Ideal for collectors of circulated Buffalo nickels, early 20th-century U.S. coinage, or affordable key date sets
A coin with real history — circulated during the post-WWI recovery era and into the Roaring Twenties

This 1921-S stands as a meaningful and historically rich piece of American numismatics, offering scarcity, authenticity, and collector value in a grade that fits a wide range of budgets.

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Product ID	556816
Year	1921
Mint Mark	S
Strike	MS
Grade	VG-8
Variety	-
Grading Agency	NGC
Specification properties	No
Serial	4770729-034
Status	Active
Designation	-
Additional Info	-

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