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Vintage Indian Head Buffalo Nickel INB Slabbed
Vintage Indian Head Buffalo Nickel INB Slabbed
This vintage Indian Head Buffalo Nickel comes professionally housed in an International Numismatic Bureau (INB) slab, featuring a distinctive green and white label. This classic American coin design by James Earle Fraser showcases a powerful portrait of a Native American on the obverse and an iconic American bison on the reverse. Struck during the historic production run between 1913 and 1938, this copper-nickel specimen is a staple for collectors of early 20th-century United States coinage. The INB holder provides a protective clear casing and a serialized barcode label, making it an excellent addition to any numismatic collection or a unique gift for a history enthusiast.
Vintage Indian Head Buffalo Nickel INB Slabbed
Condition: The coin appears to be in circulated condition with visible wear on the high points of the design, including the Native American portrait and the buffalo on the reverse. The date is not clearly visible in the provided image. The coin is housed in a protective holder from the International Numismatic Bureau (INB), which acts as a grading and identification service, though no specific numerical grade is assigned on the label.
The mint mark is not visible in the image. This coin is composed of copper-nickel, which is the standard metal content for the Buffalo Nickel series. Historically, the Indian Head or Buffalo Nickel was designed by sculptor James Earle Fraser and produced by the United States Mint between 1913 and 1938. It features a profile of a Native American on the obverse and an American bison on the reverse, symbolizing the American West. This is a business strike type coin intended for general circulation.
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