FREE: Buffalo Nickels (29 total)

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A bit of History about the Buffalo Nickel.

The coins were officially released to circulation on March 4, 1913, and quickly gained positive comments for depicting truly American themes.

However, The New York Times stated in an editorial that "The new 'nickel' is a striking example of what a coin intended for wide circulation should not be ...[it] is not pleasing to look at when new and shiny, and will be an abomination when old and dull.

The Numismatist, in March and May 1913 editorials, gave the new coin a lukewarm review, suggesting that the Indian's head be reduced in size and the bison be eliminated from the reverse.

Dies for the new design proved to break quickly.

Barber made proposed revisions, which Fraser approved after being sent samples.

These changes enlarged the legend "FIVE CENTS" and changed the ground on which the bison stands from a hill to flat ground.

According to data compiled by numismatic historian David Lange from the National Archives, the changes to what are known as Type II nickels (with the originals Type I) actually decreased the die life.

A problem not addressed was the exposure of the date to wear; many Buffalo nickels today have the date worn away.

Awesome History Lesson huh! These are the actual (as is) Buffalo Nickels that you will receive. You grade them.

The dates (as best as I can see) are:

1920 (1 ea)
1923 (2 ea)
1924 (2 ea)
1925 (3 ea)
1927 (5 ea)
1927S (1 ea)
1928 (1 ea)
1928S (1 ea)
1929 (3 ea)
1935 (3 ea)
1935D (1 ea)
1936 (3 ea)
1936D (1 ea)
1937 (2 ea)

I don't claim to be a subject matter expert on these coins.