Chances are, you’ve seen a Buffalo nickel in your life, even if not in person.
From magazine advertisements to old-time movies, and even in some sayings, like “he holds a nickel so tight, the Indian rides the buffalo,” the Buffalo nickel has gained and maintained fame in a multitude of ways.
The Buffalo nickel, designed by James Earle Fraser, was minted during 1913 and 1938 and due to its span of when it was minted is highly synonymous with World War I, the Roaring ‘20s, and the Great Depression.
Interestingly, the animal on the reverse of the coin isn’t a buffalo but, in fact, an American bison named Black Diamond, who was a resident at the Bronx Zoo. Also, the Native American depicted on the obverse isn’t a single person but a compilation of features from several, including Iron Tail (a Sioux Indian), Two Moons (a Cheyenne), and Big Tree (a Kiowa).
Read more: Historic Values of Buffalo Nickels
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