1934-P Buffalo Nickel G/VG+

This 1934-P Buffalo Nickel G/VG+ is a circulated survivor from the later years of one of the most iconic designs in American coinage. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, it comes from a period when Buffalo nickels still moved heavily through everyday commerce across the United States. In Good to Very Good+ condition, it shows the honest wear that many collectors appreciate in older U.S. coins, with real circulation giving it 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. By 1934, the design was already well established, and PCGS notes that this was the first year since 1931 that the Mint struck nickel five-cent pieces, giving the issue a small but interesting place within the series. 

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 approachable while still offering a genuine early-20th-century coin with real age behind it. A 1934-P works well in a Buffalo nickel set, a 20th-century type set, or a general U.S. coin collection. The final 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: 20,213,003

Years of Issue: 1913–1938

Reverse Type: Buffalo Reverse 

Item Details

This listing includes one 1934-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 later-date Buffalo nickel to your collection, building a type set, or simply looking for a circulated U.S. coin with real age and history, this 1934-P Buffalo Nickel G/VG+ makes a meaningful addition.