5 Cents (Nickel)

Buffalo Nickel

United States · 1913-1938 (Current specimen date is illegible due to wear)

The obverse features a profile of a Native American man with a braided hairstyle and feathers. The reverse (not pictured) typically shows an American Bison (Buffalo).

Country: United States
Year: 1913-1938 (Current specimen date is illegible due to wear)
Denomination: 5 Cents (Nickel)
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel

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Overview

The obverse features a profile of a Native American man with a braided hairstyle and feathers. The reverse (not pictured) typically shows an American Bison (Buffalo).

Historical significance

Designed by James Earle Fraser, this coin was part of a movement to beautify American coinage. It is celebrated for its uniquely American motifs, though the high-relief design caused the date to wear off easily, leading to many 'dateless' specimens.

Estimated value

$0.25 - $1.00 (for heavily worn or dateless specimens); significantly higher for rare dates or high-grade conditions.

Care & preservation

Do not clean or polish the coin, as this can severely reduce its numismatic value. Handle by the edges and store in a PVC-free flip or archival-safe container to prevent further wear or environmental damage.

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