Quarter Pound of Buffalo Nickels

The classic and beloved Buffalo Nickel was minted from 1913-1938.  It celebrates the culture and heritage of the American West, and the designs are recognized as some of the most beautiful and artistic ever to appear on a U.S. coin.  The last coin was minted over 80 years ago in 1938.

The coin was designed by famous sculptor James Earle Fraser, who was known for his dramatic images of the American West. The remarkable design makes this the quintessential American coin. The obverse is a composite portrait of three Native American chiefs: Iron Tail (a Sioux who fought against Custer at Little Bighorn and who was a star in Buffalo Bills Wild West show), Two Moons (a Cheyenne who also fought at Little Bighorn), and movie star John Big Tree (a Seneca). All three were alive when the coin was first issued.

The reverse features a stunning image of a buffalo, Black Diamond, who was a star attraction at the New York Zoological Gardens. The buffalo was a symbol of the American West, and Black Diamond was also alive when the Buffalo Nickel was first minted.

Most Buffalo Nickels were worn out or damaged in circulation or were destroyed by the U.S. government when the Jefferson Nickel was introduced in 1938, leaving few for today’s collectors.

No specific dates or mint marks are guaranteed, but the bag may contain sought-after dates and mint marks. Each bag is different, so order several for a greater selection.