1913P
(TYPE ONE) INDIAN/BUFFALO NICKEL C/S
FIRST YEAR OF ISSUE
STAMPED “ E D “ ON THE OBVERSE
The
so-called Indian/Buffalo nickel was designed by sculptor James Earl Frasier
(his “F” initial appears below the date), and it was coined from 1913 to early
1938. He used three Native Americans to
model for the obverse: Iron Tail (Sioux),
Big Tree (Kiowa) and Two Moons (Cheyenne).
The reverse actually shows an American Bison rather than a buffalo! These coins are often considered our “Most
American Coin”!
The
very first 1913 nickels placed the ‘buffalo’ standing on a raised mound with
“FIVE CENTS” above rim level. It was
soon realized that this would allow the denomination to quickly wear off, so
new dies were prepared with the buffalo standing on a flat plain with “FIVE
CENTS” recessed below rim level. The
first coins with the new modified reverse were struck on May 10, 1913. The last Indian/Buffalo nickels were coined
in 1938 - and only at the Denver, Colorado Mint.
This example represents one of the very first of the type to be coined. While the coin’s overall grade is that of
Good, someone added an incused “ E D “ stamping on the obverse!. Throw Trends Value out the window … I think
I’ve priced it to sell. I have collected
coins since 1959, and the so-called “Buffalo Nickel” was always a favorite of
mine. Due to age and health, I’ve
decided it’s time for my coins to find a new home/caretaker!
Winning
bidder pays $.63 shipping in a regular
envelope. I will combine shipping on
multiple coin purchases when possible.
Thanks for looking - and good luck with your bids!