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1914 Proof
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 21.2 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Strike | Proof |
| Mintage | 1,275 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 75% Copper, 25% Nickel |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | James Earle Fraser |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-1263 |
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Proof mintage for 1914 was 1,275 coins, continuing the matte finish format that had been used for the 1913 proofs. The decline from 1913 reflected reduced collector demand for matte proof coins, which had not been enthusiastically received by the proof set buying community. The Mint's decision to continue matte proofs despite the soft demand reflected consistency with the gold coin matte proof program.
Strike quality is typically sharp, with the matte finish producing distinctive satin fields and crisp device detail. PR64 through PR66 examples appear at major auctions periodically, and specialists building complete Buffalo nickel proof sets acquire the 1914 as a required entry in the matte proof sub-series.
Surviving populations are limited. The combination of low mintage and the matte format's tendency to show handling marks means that many known examples are in lower proof grades (PR63 and below). Higher-grade examples (PR66 and above) are scarce and command significant premiums at major auctions. The coin is essential for complete Buffalo nickel proof representation and is regularly sought by specialists working on the matte proof sub-series.
Reference data only — not an appraisal.
| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR-63 | Proof (PR) | — | — |
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