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About Buffalo (Indian Head) Nickels

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 surface that was taken up with the images, Buffalo nickels were a favorite for "Hobo Nickels," a form of American folk art in which carvers modified the pictures on the coins (for example, the Indian Chief’s head may be altered to depict a man wearing a hat, or the buffalo may be turned into a steam train)...

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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1937 Buffalo Nickel Pcgs Proof 66$1,225 Ends Monday 9 bids 29 watchers
1937 D 3 Leg Buffalo Nickel Bu Estate Collection Rare$910.00 Ends Monday 13 bids 22 watchers
1925 D Buffalo Nickel Superb Gem Bu ** Magnificent Coin$685.00 Ends Monday 29 bids 39 watchers
= 1913-s Bu++ Buffalo Nickel Super Eyeappeal Key Type 2$685.00 Ends Sunday 10 bids 22 watchers
1936 D 3 1/2 Leg Buffalo Anacs F12 $637.87 Ends Sunday 4 bids 9 watchers
1937-d * 3 Legs * Pcgs Vf25 Cac $1,200+ Buffalo Nickels$526.76 Ends Tuesday 4 bids 11 watchers
Key Date Vg 1918/7-d Buffalo Nickel$455.01 Ends Sunday 10 bids 13 watchers
1934-d Buffalo Five Cents Ngc Ms66$382.00 Ends Sunday 8 bids 7 watchers
1914 S Buffalo Nickel Gem Bu ** Spectacular Key Date!!!$380.00 Ends Sunday 20 bids 21 watchers
1937-d 3-legged Buffalo Nickel - Choice Vf$367.00 Ends in 5 hours 13 bids 22 watchers
1937 D Buffalo Head Nickel 3 Leg Coin Anacs Xf40$367.00 Ends Saturday 5 bids 12 watchers
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1915 S Buffalo Nickel Boarderline Ms Well Struck Key$349.44 Ends in 23 hours 18 bids 25 watchers
Buffalo Indian Head Nickels Complete Set Date-mint Mark$340.00 Ends Tuesday 12 bids 24 watchers
Choie Au 1913-s T 2 Full Horn Buffalo Nickel Free S/h!!$306.02 Ends Monday 9 bids 14 watchers
1913 S Buffalo Nickel Type 2 Very Nice Condition$305.00 Ends in 7 hours 17 bids 23 watchers
1929-s Buffalo Five Cents Pcgs Ms65$293.00 Ends Sunday 8 bids 8 watchers
1852 & 1853 1 Dollar Liberty Head Gold Coins Set Of (3)$283.89 Ends Friday 4 bids 5 watchers
1917-d Buffalo Nickel Incredible Strike, Choice Bu! $279.00 Ends Sunday 1 bid 6 watchers
1913-s Type 2 Fine+ The Key Date Very Rare$256.02 Ends Sunday 4 bids 8 watchers
1920 S Buffalo Nickel Bu Estate Collection Broken Set$256.00 Ends Monday 7 bids 20 watchers
1928 S Buffalo Nickel Bu Estate Collection Broken Set$255.00 Ends Monday 5 bids 12 watchers
1914 D Buffalo Nickel Bu Estate Collection Broken Set$255.00 Ends Monday 7 bids 18 watchers
1913 S Buffalo Nickel Ms Estate Collection Broken Set$255.00 Ends Monday 8 bids 23 watchers
1927-d Buffalo Nickel Pcgs Ms63 - Nice Coin!$249.00 Ends Friday 2 bids 8 watchers
1927 Buffalo Nickel Pcgs Ms65 - Nice Coin!$239.00 Ends Friday 1 bid 4 watchers
1920 D Buffalo Nickel Ms Estate Collection Broken Set$222.50 Ends Monday 6 bids 21 watchers
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1924 D Buffalo Nickel Bu Estate Collection Broken Set$202.50 Ends Monday 5 bids 16 watchers
1915 S Buffalo Nickel Choice Xf++ ** Better Date Coin!!$202.50 Ends Monday 5 bids 19 watchers
1935 Doubled Die Buffalo Nickel $187.50 Ends in 6 hours 5 bids 6 watchers
1913 Type Ii Buffalo Nickel Pcgs Ms66$185.49 Ends Saturday 7 bids 8 watchers
1913-d Type 2 Buffalo Nickel Nice Xf Key Date$181.00 Ends in 18 mins 1 bid 5 watchers
1921 P Buffalo Nickel Ms Estate Collection Broken Set$180.50 Ends Monday 13 bids 16 watchers
1925 D Buffalo Nickel Bu Estate Collection Broken Set$170.01 Ends Monday 3 bids 17 watchers
Complete Dansco Set Of Buffalo Nickels With Key Dates$167.50 Ends Sunday 6 bids 16 watchers
1917 S Buffalo Nickel Ms Estate Collection Broken Set$152.50 Ends Monday 7 bids 23 watchers
1918-d Ef40 By I.c.g. Tough Date$149.00 Ends Sunday 1 bid
1921-s Buffalo Vf$147.51 Ends Sunday 6 bids 13 watchers
1913-s T2 Buffalo Vf$142.50 Ends Sunday 3 bids 15 watchers
Anacs 1917 Indian Head Buffalo Nickel Graded Ms-65$136.50 Ends in 5 hours 10 bids 6 watchers
1938-d Buffalo Nickel Pcgs Ms67 "nr"$132.50 Ends in 5 hours 10 bids 6 watchers
1917-s Buffalo Nickel In Ef-45 By Pcgs - Nice$130.00 Ends Wednesday 2 bids 13 watchers
1913-d Type I Buffalo Nickel Pcgs Ms65$127.50 Ends Saturday 5 bids 6 watchers
Rare**1914 D **xf**buffalo Nickel**original Full Horn**$122.50 Ends Sunday 10 bids 26 watchers
1925 S Buffalo Nickel Ms Estate Collection Broken Set$115.50 Ends Monday 6 bids 18 watchers
1924 Buffalo Nickel ~ Brilliant Uncirculated ~ $112.52 Ends Saturday 9 bids 13 watchers
1930-s Buffalo Nickel~certified~ngc Ms64~ms 64$105.01 Ends in 21 hours 10 bids 12 watchers
Slabbed 1935 D Buffalo Nickel Pcgs Ms 65$104.02 Ends Sunday 20 bids 15 watchers
1915 D Buffalo Nickel Choice Au+++/uncirculated$103.61 Ends in 6 hours 15 bids 20 watchers
Scarce Ngc Ms/66 1938-d/s Buffalo Nickel From Estate$103.60 Ends Saturday 5 bids 10 watchers
1938-d Three Legged Nickle Extremely Rare$102.50 Ends Monday 2 bids 3 watchers
1919 D Buffalo Nickel Bu Estate Collection Broken Set$102.50 Ends Monday 2 bids 15 watchers
1927 S Buffalo Nickel Ms Estate Collection Broken Set$102.50 Ends Monday 6 bids 15 watchers
1928 Buffalo Nickel Gem Brilliant Uncirculated$101.58 Ends Monday 11 bids 7 watchers
Slabbed 1935 S Buffalo Nickel Anacs Ms 66$101.52 Ends Sunday 3 bids 15 watchers
1925 S Buffalo Nickel High Xf W/luster Semi Key Date$100.00 Ends in 23 hours 9 bids 14 watchers

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