1913 MS 67 STAR (*) Type 1 Buffalo Nickel

Well 100 years have gone by and the 1913 Type 1 Buffalo Nickel still remains very popular for coin collectors. NGC has certified a bit over 330 such coins in MS 67 condition and around 12 in MS 68 condition. I think the STAR coins add a nice touch of color, but I realize not everyone agrees. The Buffalo nickel was part of the larger effort to beautify U.S. coins in the early 1900s and many agree that James Earle Fraser designed a stunning coin fit for the ages. Given the fact that the U.S. mint keeps reusing this design I think confirms its continued popularity today.

Considering the boring Jefferson nickels the U.S. Mint is still churning out today (and has been since 1938) maybe it is time for a change to beautify U.S. coinage again. How about a nickel with some classic details? Maybe a design that isn't so computer driven? Maybe bring back Lady Liberty on a circulating U.S. Coin? Just some thoughts.

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