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This is a 1914/3 Buffalo (Indian Head) nickel. The remnants of an underlying 3 are visible as curves to the right and left of the top of the 4. This variety catalogs as FS#5c-014.87. It is estimated by the Cherrypickers' Guide that there are 33 to 64 examples of this variety available. The example pictured grades PCGS AU55.

 

Buffalo Nickel Obverse

Obverse

Buffalo Nickel Reverse

Reverse

Buffalo Nickel Detail

Detail of the date showing the curves of an underlying 3 beneath the 4

 

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