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The Buffalo Nickel was introduced by the United States Mint in 1913, replacing the Liberty Head nickel that had been in circulation since 1883. Designed by sculptor James Earle Fraser, this coin represented a bold departure from previous American coinage by celebrating indigenous American themes rather than classical European motifs. This early Type II specimen in the series has a soft, satin luster with a fresh appearance. Today, the 1913 Buffalo Nickel is available at JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
The 1913 Buffalo Nickel Type 2 changes were implemented mid-year to address the premature wear issues that plagued the initial design. The Mint recessed the ground beneath the bison and relocated “FIVE CENTS” to a position below a newly created baseline, protecting the denomination from excessive contact wear. Additionally, the mound was flattened and simplified, creating a more durable design that would better withstand the rigors of daily circulation while maintaining Fraser’s artistic vision of the American wilderness.
This 1913 Buffalo Nickel is a Mint State 65 specimen. Coins with this grade have light and scattered contact marks with no major detractions in the primary focal points. The field features a moderate, golden pale violet toning that offers warm visuals on the obverse, with a bright, largely untoned reverse.
The obverse of the 1913 Buffalo Nickel features a composite portrait of a Native American chief in right-facing profile, wearing traditional braided hair and feathers. Fraser claimed the design represented an amalgamation of three different Native American models he had encountered, including Iron Tail, Two Moons, and John Big Tree, though this has been historically debated. The word “LIBERTY” appears prominently to the left of the portrait, with the date positioned below.
The reverse design of the 1913 Buffalo Nickel showcases an American bison standing on a mound, representing the wildlife of the American West. Fraser modeled this powerful image after Black Diamond, a bison that resided at the New York Central Park Zoo. The denomination “FIVE CENTS” curves along the bottom edge, while “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “E PLURIBUS UNUM” complete the inscriptions on this face of the coin.
Please contact JM Bullion with any questions about historic US copper coins. You can call us at 800-276-6508, chat with us online, or email us directly.
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The Buffalo Nickel was introduced by the United States Mint in 1913, replacing the Liberty Head nickel that had been in circulation since 1883. Designed by sculptor James Earle Fraser, this coin represented a bold departure from previous American coinage by celebrating indigenous American themes rather than classical European motifs. This early Type II specimen in the series has a soft, satin luster with a fresh appearance. Today, the 1913 Buffalo Nickel is available at JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
The 1913 Buffalo Nickel Type 2 changes were implemented mid-year to address the premature wear issues that plagued the initial design. The Mint recessed the ground beneath the bison and relocated “FIVE CENTS” to a position below a newly created baseline, protecting the denomination from excessive contact wear. Additionally, the mound was flattened and simplified, creating a more durable design that would better withstand the rigors of daily circulation while maintaining Fraser’s artistic vision of the American wilderness.
This 1913 Buffalo Nickel is a Mint State 65 specimen. Coins with this grade have light and scattered contact marks with no major detractions in the primary focal points. The field features a moderate, golden pale violet toning that offers warm visuals on the obverse, with a bright, largely untoned reverse.
The obverse of the 1913 Buffalo Nickel features a composite portrait of a Native American chief in right-facing profile, wearing traditional braided hair and feathers. Fraser claimed the design represented an amalgamation of three different Native American models he had encountered, including Iron Tail, Two Moons, and John Big Tree, though this has been historically debated. The word “LIBERTY” appears prominently to the left of the portrait, with the date positioned below.
The reverse design of the 1913 Buffalo Nickel showcases an American bison standing on a mound, representing the wildlife of the American West. Fraser modeled this powerful image after Black Diamond, a bison that resided at the New York Central Park Zoo. The denomination “FIVE CENTS” curves along the bottom edge, while “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “E PLURIBUS UNUM” complete the inscriptions on this face of the coin.
Please contact JM Bullion with any questions about historic US copper coins. You can call us at 800-276-6508, chat with us online, or email us directly.
