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The Buffalo nickel (also known as the Indian Head) was designed by sculptor James Earl Fraser and features the head of an Indian Chief with the word “Liberty” on the obverse and a buffalo (American bison) on the reverse. First released in February 1913, the buffalo was originally pictured standing on a mound; however, the mound caused the denomination to be so raised that it often completely wore off. By May of 1913, new reverse dies had been prepared to feature the buffalo standing on a level plain.
Because of their size and the percentage of the ...
Due to a problem repairing a die, some three-legged Buffalo nickels were produced unknowingly in 1937. These are highly sought-after by collectors, but beware: counterfeits are common.
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