If this is your first time purchasing a restored nickel please be aware that the coin details are best seen under good lighting conditions as was the case with the photographs presented. This is a 1913-D Type 2, semi key date Buffalo Nickel in About Good* condition that has gone through a chemical restoration process resulting in the nicely detailed nickel shown in the photographs. Learn more about how the holo-restorative process affects your Buffalo Nickel below.

* The ANACS automatically assigns a chemically restored coin with an AG (3) designation. Historically this was appropriate because a harsh acid was applied to the date mound and the result was an ugly looking coin whose date could be determined. In recent years, Buffalo Nickel lovers like myself, have labored to restore the entire coin. This process brings out its beautifying features and its numismatic details. The Buffalo Nickel in my view is one of the most beautiful coins ever produced. The process is gentle and time consuming, but there is great artistic satisfaction in seeing these old obscure and dateless relics come back to life. For the beginner collector it provides a great way to obtain semi-key and key dates at “filler” prices and at the same time enjoy an eye appealing addition to your collection.