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Indian Head Buffalo Nickel 1913-1938 Copper-Nickel
Indian Head Buffalo Nickel 1913-1938 Copper-Nickel INB Slabbed
This vintage United States Indian Head Buffalo Nickel is composed of copper-nickel and dates from the 1913-1938 production era. The coin features the iconic James Earle Fraser design, showcasing a composite profile of Native American leaders on the obverse and an American bison on the reverse. This specific specimen comes protected in a slabbed holder from the International Numismatic Bureau (INB) with a green label. The coin displays a circulated patina consistent with its age, maintaining clear outlines of the primary design elements. This is a classic piece of American numismatic history and is a staple for collectors of early 20th-century coinage.
United States Indian Head Buffalo Nickel 1913-1938 Copper-Nickel INB Graded
Condition: This coin is in circulated condition with significant wear across both the obverse and reverse surfaces. The date is completely worn off and no longer visible on the shoulder of the Native American profile, and the "LIBERTY" inscription is faint. On the reverse, the American bison shows heavy wear with lack of detail in the horn and tail. The item is housed in an International Numismatic Bureau (INB) holder, though no specific numerical grade is assigned on the label. The metal content is a copper-nickel alloy, consisting of 75% copper and 25% nickel. Designed by James Earle Fraser, the Buffalo Nickel was minted from 1913 to 1938 and is a classic piece of American numismatic history, featuring a composite profile of three Native American chiefs and a bison modeled after Black Diamond from the Central Park Zoo. This is a business strike type coin; the mint mark is not clearly identifiable due to the level of circulation wear and image clarity.
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