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One of the finest examples is a nickel obverse 1916 P double die, which has sold for between $66,000 and $281,750 due to a rare die anomaly. The 1924-S Buffalo Nickel is another highly sought ...
1913 Liberty Head Nickel (Proof 63) Rare Features: One of the five 1913-dated U.S. Liberty Head nickels. Proof Measurement Score: 63. Sold By: Heritage Auctions. Most Recent Date of Sale: April 28 ...
The Walton specimen is the most elusive of the five 1913 Liberty Head nickels; for over 40 years, its whereabouts were unknown and it was believed to have been lost. George O. Walton, for whom the specimen is named, purchased it from Newman and Johnson in 1945 for approximately US$3,750, equal to $63,466 today. [ 17 ]
That might not be the most scientific way to calculate the odds, but it does illustrate why the most valuable Buffalo nickels could make you $100,000 richer. More From GOBankingRates.
Key dates for the series include the 1939-D, and 1950-D nickels. The 1939-D nickel with a mintage of 3,514,000 coins is the second lowest behind the 1950-D nickel. The cause of the key date of 1939 stems from the new design that excited collectors the year prior, after the initial hype had settled down fewer nickels were saved.
The Buffalo nickel or Indian Head nickel is a copper–nickel five-cent piece that was struck by the United States Mint from 1913 to 1938. It was designed by sculptor James Earle Fraser . As part of a drive to beautify the coinage, five denominations of US coins had received new designs between 1907 and 1909.
In terms of rarity and value, you’re most likely to find the most valuable nickels in older, pre-World War I mintages. ... 1916 Double Die Buffalo Nickel: $3,800. 1918/17-D Buffalo Nickel ...
The design of the American Buffalo gold bullion coin is a modified version of James Earle Fraser's design for the Indian Head nickel (Type 1), issued in early 1913. After a raised mound of dirt below the animal on the reverse was reduced, the Type 2 variation continued to be minted for the rest of 1913 and every year until 1938, except for 1922, 1932, and 1933 when no nickels were struck.