The Buffalo Nickel is one of the most popular coins ever produced by the US Mint. These coins were made during the early parts of the 20th century and were utilized by US citizens more than most other coins being circulated at the time. These coins are relevant today because collectors are constantly looking to add them to their collection.

Category: Buffalo Five Cents (1913-1938)

Mint: Philadelphia

Mintage: 79,480,000

Obverse Designer: James Earle Fraser

Reverse Designer: James Earle Fraser

Composition: Copper-Nickel

Weight: 5g

Diameter: 21.2mm

Edge: Plain

The interesting aspect of the Buffalo Nickel coin series is that with each new, annual release came three different types of Nickel. This simple fact makes collecting these coins extremely difficult. Add the fact that not many of these coins have survived the years in great condition, and you have a large amount of collectors looking to acquire a relatively small number of coins.

Though of lesser mintage than the 1936(P) issue, this date is common in top grades. Sharp strikes and blazing luster typify many of the survivors. The 1937 Buffalo Nickel, the first thing a collector will do is assess the overall condition of the coin. Because these coins were circulated so heavily, it goes without saying that many of them are not in the greatest condition. Seeing as people only want to purchase those coins that have been well-preserved throughout the years, collecting Buffalo Nickels is quite the task.