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The Buffalo Nickel was first issued by the United States Mint in 1913, taking the place of the Liberty Head nickel that had been produced since 1883. Sculptor James Earle Fraser designed the coin to reflect American themes, moving away from the classical styles seen on earlier coinage. This coin is a stunning example of early 20th-century artistry from the US Mint, making it a defining specimen from its era. Right now, the 1927 Buffalo Nickel is available from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
This 1927 Buffalo Nickel has a Mint State 65+ designation, indicating that it showcases the best possible visual quality for an MS65 coin. MS65 coins have only a few scattered, small contact marks or two larger marks, with a few hairlines scattered throughout the field. This coin boasts strong, even luster across the fields with a refined strike and near-perfect preservation of the surface areas.
The 1927 Buffalo Nickel circulated widely throughout the United States during the late 1920s and into subsequent decades, experiencing the heavy wear typical of five-cent pieces in everyday commerce. Many examples were eventually removed from circulation as they became too worn to identify properly, particularly affecting the raised details on the Indian’s cheek and the bison’s shoulder. Those that survived in better condition were often saved by collectors who recognized the artistic merit of Fraser’s design.
On the obverse of the 1927 Buffalo Nickel is a right-facing profile of a Native American chief, shown with braided hair and feathers. Fraser stated that the image was a composite based on Iron Tail, Two Moons, and John Big Tree, though this explanation has been challenged by historians. The inscription “LIBERTY” is located to the left of the portrait, and the date is displayed below.
The reverse side of the 1927 Buffalo Nickel features an American bison standing on a mound, symbolizing the wildlife of the American West. Fraser used Black Diamond, a bison from the New York Central Park Zoo, as the model for this design. Along the bottom rim is “FIVE CENTS,” with “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “E PLURIBUS UNUM” included above.
If you have any questions about historic US copper coins, please feel free to ask. JM Bullion customer service is available at 800-276-6508, online using our web chat, and via our email address.
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The Buffalo Nickel was first issued by the United States Mint in 1913, taking the place of the Liberty Head nickel that had been produced since 1883. Sculptor James Earle Fraser designed the coin to reflect American themes, moving away from the classical styles seen on earlier coinage. This coin is a stunning example of early 20th-century artistry from the US Mint, making it a defining specimen from its era. Right now, the 1927 Buffalo Nickel is available from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
This 1927 Buffalo Nickel has a Mint State 65+ designation, indicating that it showcases the best possible visual quality for an MS65 coin. MS65 coins have only a few scattered, small contact marks or two larger marks, with a few hairlines scattered throughout the field. This coin boasts strong, even luster across the fields with a refined strike and near-perfect preservation of the surface areas.
The 1927 Buffalo Nickel circulated widely throughout the United States during the late 1920s and into subsequent decades, experiencing the heavy wear typical of five-cent pieces in everyday commerce. Many examples were eventually removed from circulation as they became too worn to identify properly, particularly affecting the raised details on the Indian’s cheek and the bison’s shoulder. Those that survived in better condition were often saved by collectors who recognized the artistic merit of Fraser’s design.
On the obverse of the 1927 Buffalo Nickel is a right-facing profile of a Native American chief, shown with braided hair and feathers. Fraser stated that the image was a composite based on Iron Tail, Two Moons, and John Big Tree, though this explanation has been challenged by historians. The inscription “LIBERTY” is located to the left of the portrait, and the date is displayed below.
The reverse side of the 1927 Buffalo Nickel features an American bison standing on a mound, symbolizing the wildlife of the American West. Fraser used Black Diamond, a bison from the New York Central Park Zoo, as the model for this design. Along the bottom rim is “FIVE CENTS,” with “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “E PLURIBUS UNUM” included above.
If you have any questions about historic US copper coins, please feel free to ask. JM Bullion customer service is available at 800-276-6508, online using our web chat, and via our email address.
