Description from HiBid
Two Rare Indian Head Buffalo Nickels INB Slabbed
Two Indian Head Buffalo Nickels INB Slabbed Rare Copper-Nickel United States Five-Cent Coins
This lot features two vintage United States Indian Head Buffalo Nickels, professionally housed in protective slabs by the International Numismatic Bureau (INB). These iconic American coins were minted between 1913 and 1938 and are composed of a copper-nickel alloy. One coin displays the striking obverse design featuring a profile of a Native American, while the other showcases the classic American Bison on the reverse. Both coins are secured in clear INB holders with identification labels and serial numbers, ensuring the preservation of these historical numismatic pieces. These coins serve as a significant representation of early 20th-century American coinage and are highly sought after by collectors for their cultural and historical importance.
Lot of 2 Indian Head Buffalo Nickels INB Slabbed
Condition: The coins appear in circulated condition with noticeable wear on the high points of the designs, including the Native American profile and the buffalo. The surfaces show typical darkening and smoothing consistent with age and handling. Both items are housed in International Numismatic Bureau (INB) slabs, which provide basic identification but do not list a specific numerical grade. The mint marks and dates are not clearly visible in the provided image. These coins are composed of copper-nickel and were struck for general circulation. The Buffalo Nickel, designed by James Earle Fraser, was produced by the United States Mint between 1913 and 1938, featuring a celebrated design intended to honor the American West and its indigenous heritage. These are standard business strike types.
Buffalo nickel, Indian Head nickel, coin, numismatics, five cents, currency, collectible, slabbed coin, International Numismatic Bureau, vintage, United States, bullion, hobby, antique.
Buffalo Nickel, Indian Head Nickel, Numismatics, Rare Coins, United States Coinage, INB Graded, Vintage Currency, Collectible Nickels, Coin Collecting, Five Cents US
IMPORTANT BIDDER NOTICE
Bidder is solely responsible for determining value, condition, completeness, authenticity, fitment, grade, and usefulness before bidding.
THIS ITEM IS SOLD STRICTLY AS-IS, WHERE-IS, WITH NO WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.
ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS. NO RETURNS. NO CANCELLATIONS. NO BID RETRACTIONS.
By placing a bid, the bidder acknowledges that they have reviewed the title, description, photographs, and any auction notices, and have had the opportunity to ask questions before bidding.
Bidder agrees that:
The item is being purchased strictly as shown in the photographs and described in the listing
The auction house does not grade, test, appraise, or authenticate items unless specifically stated
By registering and placing bids, the bidder expressly authorizes Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions to charge the payment method on file for any lots won, including buyer’s premium, applicable taxes, shipping, handling, and processing fees in accordance with the posted auction terms.“Charges may appear on your credit card statement under Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions, Iowa Surplus Auctions, ISA Auctions, ATR Auctions, or the payment processor associated with the auction.”ons, or the payment processor associated with Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions.”
References to gold, silver, platinum, copper, plated, gold-gilded, gold-layered, silver-plated, or similar terminology may describe visual appearance, color, or decorative finish only
Unless expressly verified in the listing, the metal content, purity, composition, or percentage is not tested, guaranteed, or represented by the auction house. Such descriptions may refer solely to aesthetic characteristics rather than actual metal composition.
Third-party grading opinions are those of the third party alone
Placing a bid creates a binding contract
if the bidder wins the item, payment is required under the posted auction terms
For coins, trading cards, and collectibles, items may be raw, graded, ungraded, authentic, reproduction, replica, reprint, or altered unless specifically stated otherwise. The bidder must rely on their own review and judgment before bidding.
The bidder authorizes the Auction Company to submit all bidding records, platform activity logs, photographs, invoice history, and shipping documentation to payment processors, banks, and collection agencies to enforce these Terms.
By placing any bid, the bidder acknowledges they have read the title and description in full, reviewed all photographs, and had the opportunity to ask questions prior to bidding. The bidder agrees they are purchasing the item strictly as shown in the auction images and as described, AS-IS, WHERE-IS, and that placing a bid and/or winning an item constitutes a binding contract, with no refunds, no returns, no exchanges, no cred