Minted in Philadelphia, the 1919 Buffalo nickel is an exciting find for a collector. Coins minted in Philadelphia never carried a mint mark until the 1940s, because Philadelphia was the original U.S. Minting location. The other 1919 Buffalo nickels will be marked with a “D” or an “S” for Denver or San Francisco, but the absence of a mint mark means it was minted at the truly historic Philadelphia Mint.
Uncirculated Coins
Many collectors are on the hunt for uncirculated Buffalo nickels. This means the coin was never used in circulation, and current coins can be ordered from the Mint during minting so you can keep your own uncirculated coins. Retaining its original surfaces with no signs of wear, and still bright with mint luster. The points of possible contact and the first to show friction are the Indian's cheek just under the eye and the hip of the buffalo.
1919 Buffalo Nickel Values
Finding a 1919 Buffalo nickel is important to many collectors. Like many older coins, the value is tied to the condition of the coin. Stay on the lookout for clear edges on the design, and a clear engraving of the date, mint mark, and cent-value. Highly circulated coins go for, on average, around two dollars - making this an affordable coin to kick off a collection. A mint condition coin is valued at almost sixty dollars.
Type of coin: Nickel
Year: 1919
Mint Mark: No mint mark
Total mintage: 60,868,000
Metal content: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Face value: Five Cents
Weight: 5 grams
Edge: Plain
Designer: James Earle Fraser
Diameter: 21.2 millimeters