Buffalo nickels were made in philadelphia, denver and san francisco from 19 to 1938. If you are looking for nickel coins to collect, at vcoins we have a selection from 1866 to the present. This coin design by portrait sculptor james earle fraser succeeded charles barbers liberty head v nickel in 19 and continued minting until 1938. Insightful nickel coin books serve as valuable reference tools and enlightening reading.
Authoritative reference on buffalo nickels 2nd edition. Only in the first year 19 were there two distinct varieties for this very collectible coin, a buffalo on mound, and a buffalo on plain. This coin collecting starter set is a great way to learn about and start collecting the buffalo nickel series. Buffalo nickel collecting coins rare and hard to find coins. In 19, the buffalo or indian head nickel was introduced. Although teddy roosevelt was no longer in office, his desire to have more classical designs on our coins, as expressed to augustus saintgaudens over dinner in 1905, was very much alive. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Buffalo nickels coin experts share littleknown facts about. Holders for jefferson nickel coins come in may shapes and sizes. Buffalo nickel values reflect the huge demand for this highly popular coin. Buffalo nickels nickels and half dimes coast to coast. A heavily worn coin with a readable date is worth well above face value. These coins, sometimes referred to as indian head nickels, were minted between the years of 19 and 1938. Also showing coins for sale in our database for the buffalo type nickels items. Buffalo nickels, lincoln cents, and the coin boards meant to. See current values, how likely you are to find a buffalo nickel today, and tips for collecting them. Minted from 19 through 1938, the buffalo nickel has a particularly romantic lore attached to it, largely due to the fact that the coin has a rugged, allamerican design, which was created by james earle fraser. At the other end of the spectrum, some of the highest known grades of the rarest buffalo nickels have. Later that year the coin was redesigned to show the bison on a straight lines base. Indian head or buffalo nickel average prices and values the following table lists the buy price what you can expect to pay to a dealer to purchase the coin and sells value what you can expect a dealer to pay to you if you sell the.
This eek we have started to update currency on the website. The five cents inscription was on a raised mound at the bottom of the reverse. The cherry pickers guide the official red book a guide. Buffalo nickel numismatic definition,meaning online. Browse our library of nickel guides to identify your coins. The bison was modeled after black diamond in the new york city zoo. Dec 02, 20 1938 buffalo nickel it was a difficult time for charles barber, chief engraver of the u. So truly not 100% native american were used to depict the coin. Dont hesitate to call us at 180073511 with any questions regarding your want list in both certified and ungraded coins. A simple mint mistake made this jefferson nickel worth thousands.
Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Buisness strikes that are fully struck will also show them. The coin albums are made of top of the line quality and have a beautiful dark green leather like design. A dateless coin, showing the effects of circulation on the buffalo nickel.
However, if there is a coin in this series that you dont see available, we likely have it in our inventory. Buffalo nickel 191938 coins for sale on collectors. Whitman folders whitman coin folders wizard coin supply. Hobbymaster coin and currency collecting starter bundle with black album includes 15 20 pocket pages, 150 2x2 coin flips, 10 4 pocket currency pages and a coin box 4. Buffalo nickels folder 191938 official whitman coin. The indian head nickel coin, also known as the, is the third coin design in the five cent nickel series. Included are the littleton folder for buffalo nickels, the authoritative reference on buffalo nickels book, and 5 different buffalo nickels to start the collection.
Buffalo nickels folder 191938 official whitman coin folder hardcover september 30, 1988. Buffalo nickel 19 1938 coins for sale on collectors corner, the collectibles marketplace, where you can buy safely from the worlds top coins dealers. About whitman publishing whitman publishing is the leading producer of numismatic reference books, supplies, and products to display and store coins and paper money. The earliest versions type 1 had the words five cents on a raised mound at the base of the reverse. The first 19 buffalo nickels showed the buffalo on a mound.
Aug 09, 2012 so on a coin with only light wear, it is still possible to determine if it was a full strike or not. As a boy growing up in the dakota territory, fraser witnessed the virtual extinction of the buffalo and the effect their loss had on the plains indians. Whether you are looking for roosevelt dime folders, indian cent folders, jefferson nickel folders, or any other type of whitman folders, we have what you need. Fraser and minted from 1938, the iconic coin honors native americans with its composite portrait based on iron tail, two moons, and chief john tree. The design was modified by charles barber during the first year of production. Whitman plain coin folders no dates printedplain coin folders for common us coin denominations cent penny, nickel, dime, quarter, half. First struck in 19, the buffalo or indian head nickel was a fitting tribute to the native american. The slim, vegan leather wallet and money clip features an inset buffalo nickel.
These coins are viewed as being incredibly valuable in the eyes of collectors, and is an integral part of any us coin collection. Dave lange is also a frequent speaker at coin shows and conventions, and a number of these presentations have become popular videos. Buffalo nickels folder 191938 official whitman coin folder 9780307090089. Buffalo nickels coin collecting starter set with folder, book. Our highquality books educate readers in the rich, colorful history of american and world coinage, paper currency, tokens, and medals, and teach how to build great collections.
Soon after the release of the buffalo nickel in 19, it became apparent that the reverse design was problematic. A few weeks ago we bought a couple of collections with quite a few early type. When this is the case, consider the buffalo nickel to still just be a spendable nickel. We love collecting this series and are pleased to offer defectfree examples at exceptional prices. Thats why you should check out all of our whitman coin folders and holders here. Coin collecting supplies coin collecting accessories. This new design features the head of an indian chief on the obverse and an american bison on the reverse.
The coin collector albums are the best selling coin albums on the market. Buffalo nickel billfold money clip indian head nickel, rare. Buy buffalo nickels almost uncirculated condition online securely with golden eagle coins. Tips on building a collection and fun facts cnn style. In spotchecking them, we can see the history of the appear to be true. In this interview, david langecoin collector, author, and director of research for numismatic guaranty corporation ngctalks about the history of the buffalo nickel, including its use as a canvas for creating caricatures in the folk art form known as hobo nickels. The mint mark on the nickel is located on the reverse of the coin, just below the denomination of five cents. Bags of buffalo nickels and wheat cents we just purchased three bags of buffalo nickels and four bags of wheat cents, from a family of a deceased collector who supposedly but these together in the 1950s when they began to disappear from circulation about 60 years ago. Among his several book titles are two others in this successful seriesthe complete guide to lincoln cents and the complete guide to mercury dimes. Some coin collectors in the past have used an acid to attempt to raise the date in hopes to revive the numbers and potentially find an earlier example of the. This book breaks down the series, date by date and mint by mint, and gives collectors historical. Coin folder books are the standard in the coin collecting industry for protection and. Apmex offers a wide selection of buffalo nickels, widely popular with collectors, at competitive prices. The most popular nickels coin collecting books and supplies brands include whitman publishing, and h.
This nickel series is considered to be one of the most collectible issues struck by the us mint. Also, the coin does not need to be a proof to show these grooves. Hobbymaster coin and currency collecting starter bundle with black album includes 15 20 pocket pages, 150 2x2 coin flips, 10 4 pocket currency pages and a. Hobbylinc carries nickels coin collecting books and supplies at discounts up to 24%. Most others the ihc as well as some gold coins were thought to be modeled after longacre daughter. Harris coin folder book for buffalo nickel us coins 191938. Bags of buffalo nickels and wheat cents collectors internet. Buffalo nickels folder 191938 official whitman coin folder. That is why we can take circulated proof ofthe table. Buffalo nickels 19 1938 is similar to dansco albums, but at a fraction of the cost.
The buffalo nickel or indian head nickel is a 5cent u. Taylor morrison reveals the history and making of the buffalo nickel through the story of its creator, american sculptor james fraser. Buffalo nickels almost uncirculated condition golden. Jul 18, 2017 getting back to the question at hand the buffalo nickel was the first u. Jefferson nickel coin holders whitman coin folders. Get the most recent updates from our site and be updated your self. Model 6108 dansco coin albumthis dansco supreme coin album displays twocent pieces minted 1864 to 1872 and threecent pieces minted 1865 1889. John wexler, ron pope and kevin flynnbuffalo nickels were struck from 19 to 1938.