1937-P Buffalo Nickel G/VG+

This 1937-P Buffalo Nickel G/VG+ is a circulated survivor from the final year of the Buffalo nickel series, giving it a little extra historical appeal within one of the most iconic designs in American coinage. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, it comes from a period when five-cent pieces still moved heavily through everyday commerce. In Good to Very Good+ condition, it shows the honest wear that many collectors appreciate in older U.S. coins, with real circulation giving the coin age, texture, and character. 

The Buffalo nickel was introduced in 1913 and remained in production through 1938. Designed by James Earle Fraser, the series is admired for its distinctly American style, pairing a Native American portrait on the obverse with an American bison on the reverse. The 1937 Philadelphia issue is especially notable because it belongs to the last regular year of the type before the series ended the following year, which gives it added interest for collectors building full Buffalo nickel runs or classic U.S. type sets. 

Collectors continue to enjoy Buffalo nickels for their bold design, strong historical identity, and lasting popularity across all levels of the hobby. A circulated example like this can be especially appealing because it keeps the series accessible while still offering a genuine early-20th-century coin with real age behind it. A 1937-P works well in a Buffalo nickel set, a 20th-century type set, or a general U.S. coin collection. That last sentence is an inference based on the coin’s date, mint, and collectible type. 

Specifications & Mintage

Denomination: Five Cents

Series: Buffalo Nickel

Designer: James Earle Fraser

Composition: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Weight: 5.00 grams

Diameter: 21.20 mm

Edge: Plain

Mint: Philadelphia

Mintage: 79,480,000

Years of Issue: 1913–1938

Reverse Type: Buffalo Reverse 

Item Details

This listing includes one 1937-P Buffalo Nickel in Good / Very Good+ condition. The coin was struck at the Philadelphia Mint and features the classic Buffalo reverse design used throughout the series. Please review the photos carefully for the overall appearance and quality of the exact coin you will receive. 

Whether you are adding a final-year Buffalo nickel to your collection, building a type set, or simply looking for a circulated U.S. coin with real age and history, this 1937-P Buffalo Nickel G/VG+ makes a meaningful addition.