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Copper-Nickel Indian Head Buffalo Nickel Coin
Indian Head Buffalo Nickel Copper-Nickel Coin in International Numismatic Bureau Slab
This item is a classic United States Indian Head Buffalo Nickel, struck in a copper-nickel composition. The coin features the iconic James Earle Fraser design, showcasing a stoic Native American profile on the obverse and an American bison on the reverse. This specific specimen is housed in a protective professional slab from the International Numismatic Bureau (INB), which includes a unique serial number and a green-bordered identification label. While the exact mintage year is obscured on the coin's surface, the holder classifies it within the historic 1913-1938 series. This uncirculated or lightly circulated copper-nickel coin is a staple for collectors of American numismatics, offering a piece of early 20th-century history in a tamper-evident presentation holder.
International Numismatic Bureau Graded Indian Head Buffalo Nickel
Condition: This coin exhibits significant circulation wear consistent with a lower grade. The date is completely worn away and is no longer visible on the obverse. The details of the Native American profile and the buffalo on the reverse are flat and lack definition, with smooth surfaces throughout the design elements. It is housed in an International Numismatic Bureau (INB) holder.
Mint: The mint mark is not visible due to wear.
Metal Content: Copper-Nickel.
Historical Context: Designed by James Earle Fraser, the Buffalo Nickel was produced by the United States Mint between 1913 and 1938, featuring a Native American portrait on the obverse and an American bison on the reverse.
Strike Type: Business Strike.
Grading: Graded by International Numismatic Bureau (INB), though no specific numerical grade is assigned on the label.
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