The Buffalo Nickel – Who were the models?
The Buffalo – Indian Head Nickel minted from 1913 through 1938 is one of the more popular designs from the U.S. mint and is a favorite among coin collectors. The designer, James Earle Fraser, put much thought into this!
To get an extra perspective, see the comments by Coin Trackers and the Gold Mountain Trading Company.
Pictured are the cut coin versions which were hand-crafted over forty years ago. These make great Jewelry gifts, such as Key Chains, Necklace Pendants or Ear Rings.
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