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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.
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.
Buffalo nickels are nostalgic coins that were in circulation from 1913 until 1938. ... Coins in a fair state — with most features worn away but the date and outlines still visible — are less ...
A problem not addressed was the exposure of the date to wear; many Buffalo nickels today have the date worn away. [70] In January 1938, the Mint announced an open competition for a new nickel design, to feature early president Thomas Jefferson on the obverse, and Jefferson's home, Monticello on the reverse. [77]
1937-D 3-Legged Buffalo Nickel: $2,000. 1880 Shield Nickel: $2,000. 1942-P Jefferson Nickel: $800. 1950-D Jefferson Nickel: $600-$800. 1939 “Doubled Monticello:” $500. More From GOBankingRates.
For a certain generation of American kids growing up in the middle of the 20th century, there was no greater coin thrill than coming across a Buffalo nickel. Enough of the coins were still in...
The Quarter-Dollar, Half-Dollar and Dollar coins were issued in the copper 91.67% nickel 8.33% composition for general circulation and the Government issued six-coin Proof Set. A special three-coin set of 40% silver coins were also issued by the U.S. Mint in both Uncirculated and Proof.
According to legend, he was the model for the United States buffalo nickel coin introduced in 1913, designed and sculpted by American sculptor James Earle Fraser in 1911. [1] [2] Black Diamond was born in 1893 of a bull and cow given to the zoo by Barnum & Bailey Circus. [citation needed] He weighed 1550 pounds, and was a popular attraction at ...