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Buffalo Nickels
1913 to 1938
Buffalo Nickels
1913 to 1938
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Often considered the most American design of American Numismatics, the beloved combination of an Indian Head and a grazing Buffalo has been a staple for coin collectors for generations. With the design initiated in 1913 and concluding in 1938, the span of years lends numerous common issues, rarities, and top-notch varieties to the field.
The redesign of the five cent piece is due in part to President Theodore Roosevelt’s desire to beautify American coinage. The old Liberty Head design had been in use since 1883 and, following the requirements of the Coinage Act of 1890, was eligible for replacement as early as 1908. The administration under President Taft would bring about the changes to the denomination.
