USA 1927 5 Cents Buffalo Nickel – KM#134 – Copper-Nickel, 37.98M Mintage

Issued during the Roaring Twenties, the 1927 Buffalo Nickel was struck at the Philadelphia Mint and features James Earle Fraser’s celebrated designs. The coin showcases a Native American portrait and a bison on the reverse, reflecting strong American themes. Made of copper-nickel, this coin had a documented mintage of 37,981,000 (Krause SCWC 2020).

• KM#: 134

• Country/Period: United States of America (1909–1950)

• Ruler: —

• Denomination: 5 Cents

• Year/Date: 1927

• Mint: Philadelphia

• Composition: Copper-Nickel

• Weight: 5 g

• Diameter: 21.21 mm

• Thickness: 1.95 mm

• Edge: Smooth

• Shape: Round

• Alignment: Coin (180°)

• Mintage/Print run: 37,981,000 (Krause SCWC 2020)

Condition: Circulated condition with visible wear on both sides; partial detail loss on high points is consistent with age and use.

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Secure a piece of 1920s U.S. history — 1927 Buffalo Nickel with 37.98M mintage.

Why Buy

• Struck during the vibrant 1920s era

• Verified mintage of 37,981,000 (Krause SCWC 2020)

• Durable copper-nickel alloy

• Iconic Native American and bison design

• Strong addition to type sets or historic collections

• Recognized U.S. numismatic classi

Sources & Citations

Sources:

• Krause Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2020 Edition

• Numista (entry: United States 5 Cents, 1927, KM#134) — accessed Jan 19, 2026

• NGC World Coin Price Guide (KM#134) — accessed Jan 19, 2026