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First-Ever Buffalo Nickel
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Country:
U.S.A. |
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Date:
1913 |
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Metal:
Copper-Nickel |
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Denomination:
5
Cents |
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Weight:
5 g |
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Diameter:
21.2 mm |
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Condition:
Extremely Fine |
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Obverse:
Bison
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Reverse:
Head of American Indian
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With its rugged design of a Native American on the obverse and a powerful buffalo on the reverse, the “Buffalo” Nickel struck a chord with collectors for its depiction of America’s Wild West. Interestingly, when it was first released in 1913, there were two distinct varieties. The first, or Type I version, has the buffalo on a mound. Later Type II varieties were redesigned so that the mound appeared as a thinner line. The coins we have available are all the first-year Type I coins graded in Extremely Fine condition. With the release of 2001 Buffalo silver dollar Proof and more recent $50 Gold Buffalo coins, interest in first-year-issue Buffalo Nickels has been heightened.
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