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Full Date Indian Head Buffalo Nickel Copper
Full Date Indian Head Buffalo Nickel International Numismatic Bureau Slabbed
This classic American Indian Head Buffalo Nickel features a clear, full date and is housed in a professional slab from the International Numismatic Bureau. Struck from a composition of copper and nickel, this iconic coin showcases James Earle Fraser’s famous design of a Native American profile on the obverse and an American bison on the reverse. Because many Buffalo Nickels were struck with high-relief dates that wore away quickly in circulation, finding a specimen with a fully visible date adds significant historical value and collectibility. The coin is securely preserved in a specialized INB holder with a green label, ensuring the protection of its surfaces and providing a clear display for any numismatic collection.
Full Date Indian Head Buffalo Nickel Copper
Condition: This coin exhibits significant circulation wear, consistent with a graded specimen in a protected slab. The surfaces show a dull grey patina with smoothed high points on the Native American portrait and the buffalo's shoulder. The fields contain minor contact marks and scratches accumulated during its time in commerce. Despite the heavy wear, the primary design elements remain identifiable, and the date area on the shoulder is visible. The coin is housed in an International Numismatic Bureau (INB) holder, which provides a general attribution rather than a specific numeric grade.
The mint mark, if present, would be located on the reverse side below the buffalo and the "FIVE CENTS" inscription; however, due to wear and image resolution, a specific mint cannot be determined. The metal content for this series is a copper-nickel alloy, specifically 75% copper and 25% nickel. Historically, the Buffalo Nickel was designed by James Earle Fraser and minted between 1913 and 1938, serving as a quintessential piece of American coinage that celebrated the American West. This is a business strike type intended for general circulation. The coin is currently slabbed by the International Numismatic Bureau.
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