Buffalo / Indian Head Nickel – Vintage U.S. 5-Cent Coin

Add a true icon of the American frontier to your collection with a genuine Buffalo Nickel. Designed by renowned sculptor James Earle Fraser, this classic coin captures the rugged spirit of the American West and remains a staple for collectors and history enthusiasts alike.  

Key Features:

 Coin Series: Buffalo / Indian Head Nickel (1913–1938)

 Composition: 75% copper, 25% nickel

 Weight: 5.00 grams

 Diameter: 21.21 mm

 Obverse: Features the striking profile of a Native American chieftain, intentionally blended from features of three different chiefs (Iron Tail, Two Moons, and John Big Tree), accompanied by the word "LIBERTY" and the date.  

 Reverse: Displays an American bison (commonly known as the American buffalo) standing on a mound, surrounded by "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA", the motto "E PLURIBUS UNUM", and the denomination "FIVE CENTS".  

Condition & Eye Appeal:

These circulated vintage nickels exhibit honest, historic wear. While dates can occasionally be worn smooth on lower-grade circulated specimens, each coin retains full major design elements and tells a unique story of early 20th-century commerce.

Disclaimer: Please note that the photos provided are stock images. Because these are circulated vintage coins, the exact year, date visibility, surface patina, and finish of the coin you receive will vary from the photographed example.