1913 Buffalo Nickel Type 1 5C First Year Issue Philadelphia Mint

Add a foundational piece of early 20th-century American coinage with this 1913 Buffalo Nickel Type 1, struck at the Philadelphia Mint.

The Type 1 design represents the first-year issue of the Buffalo Nickel series, featuring the iconic raised mound reverse. Designed by James Earle Fraser, this coin captures the rugged imagery of the American West, making it one of the most recognized and collected U.S. coin designs.

Coin Details

• Year: 1913
• Denomination: 5C (Nickel)
• Mint: Philadelphia (no mint mark)
• Type: Type 1 (Raised Mound Reverse)
• Designer: James Earle Fraser
• Composition: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel

As the inaugural year of the series, the 1913 Type 1 holds strong collector demand and remains a key entry point for Buffalo nickel sets. The short-lived Type 1 reverse design adds additional historical significance, as it was quickly modified later in 1913.

A solid addition to any early U.S. coin collection, type set, or Buffalo nickel series.