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James Earle Fraser: A True American Artist

By mcgadmin September 12, 2023Uncategorized

James Earle Fraser Numismatists often argue about the greatest coin designers in American history. Adolph A. Weinman and Augustus Saint-Gaudens are frequently cited for their iconic coin designs, which have…

Proof Buffalo Nickels

By mcgadmin March 22, 2012Buffalo Nickels

The Philadelphia Mint struck proof versions of the Buffalo Nickel for only six years of the series. Collectively, there were only 16,148 Proof Buffalo Nickels (Buy on eBay) issued compared…

1924-S Buffalo Nickel

By mcgadmin March 22, 2012Buffalo Nickels

Although the 1924-S Buffalo Nickel (Buy on eBay) is not as scarce in all grades as the 1926-S Buffalo Nickel, it is rare in high Mint State grades. The coin…

1937-D Three Legged Buffalo Nickel

By mcgadmin March 22, 2012Buffalo Nickels

The 1937-D "3 Legged" Buffalo Nickel (Buy on eBay) is a unique variety that remains very popular with collectors. The coin takes its name from the fact that the buffalo on the…

1926-S Buffalo Nickel

By mcgadmin March 22, 2012Buffalo Nickels

The 1926-S Buffalo Nickel (Buy on eBay) has the lowest mintage of the series with 970,000 pieces struck for circulation. This issue is scarce in all grades, but especially so…

1918-D “8 Over 7” Buffalo Nickel

By mcgadmin March 22, 2012Buffalo Nickels

The 1918-D "8 Over 7" Buffalo Nickel (Buy on eBay) is a well known overdate. The over-dated dies were created as the result of a hubbing* error that occurred in…

1916 Doubled Die Buffalo Nickel

By mcgadmin March 22, 2012Buffalo Nickels

The 1916 Doubled Die Buffalo Nickel (Buy on eBay) is a true rarity of the series, and more broadly an important rarity of 20th century United States coinage. Strong doubling…

Buffalo Nickel Specifications

By mcgadmin March 22, 2012Buffalo Nickels

The Buffalo Nickel shares the same specifications as the prior series for the denomination. The composition consists of 75% copper and 25% nickel. Each coin has a standard weight of…

Buffalo Nickel Mintage

By mcgadmin March 22, 2012Buffalo Nickels

The Buffalo Nickel was struck for circulation from 1913 to 1938 at the Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco mint facilities. Mintages cover a fairly wide range from a low of…

1913 Buffalo Nickel, Type 1 and Type 2

By mcgadmin March 22, 2012Buffalo Nickels

For the first year of issue, the Buffalo Nickel was produced in two distinct types. The original or Type 1 design features the buffalo standing on a raised mound. The…

James Earle Fraser: A True American Artist

Proof Buffalo Nickels

1924-S Buffalo Nickel

1937-D Three Legged Buffalo Nickel

1926-S Buffalo Nickel

1918-D “8 Over 7” Buffalo Nickel

1916 Doubled Die Buffalo Nickel

Buffalo Nickel Specifications

Buffalo Nickel Mintage

1913 Buffalo Nickel, Type 1 and Type 2

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