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Full Date Buffalo Indian Head Nickel Copper
Full Date Buffalo Indian Head Nickel in International Numismatic Bureau Slab
This listing features a classic Buffalo Indian Head Nickel presented in an International Numismatic Bureau (INB) protective slab. The coin displays a full, legible date and features the iconic James Earle Fraser design of a Native American profile on the obverse and an American bison on the reverse. Struck with a composition that includes copper, this uncirculated or circulated specimen is preserved in a professional holder with a green label and unique identification number, ensuring the coin remains protected from wear and environmental damage. The Buffalo Nickel remains one of the most beloved and recognizable designs in American coinage history, making this full-date example a vital addition for any numismatic collector.
Full Date Buffalo Indian Head Nickel
Condition: This coin appears to be in circulated condition with visible wear on the high points of the design, including the Native American profile and the American Bison. The date remains legible, classifying it as a full date specimen. The surfaces show typical toning and minor marks consistent with age and handling.
This Buffalo Nickel, also known as the Indian Head Nickel, was minted between 1913 and 1938. The metal content of this series is a copper-nickel alloy consisting of 75% copper and 25% nickel. Designed by sculptor James Earle Fraser, the coin features a composite portrait of three Native American chiefs on the obverse and an American Bison on the reverse, modeled after Black Diamond from the Central Park Zoo. This specific coin is a business strike type. The item is housed in a protective holder from the International Numismatic Bureau (INB), which identifies the series but does not provide a numeric grade on the visible label.
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