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Is a coin with a buffalo on one side and an Indian head on the other dated 1877 a real coin?
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Not with that date. The Buffalo Nickel was minted from 1913 through 1938.
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Was there an Indian head nickel minted in 1877?
Indian head nickels were minted from 1913 to 1938. For unknown reasons 1877 is a commonly-used date for replica and fantasy pieces.
What is the value of a 1877 five cent dollar size coin with an Indian on one side and a buffalo on the other?
This is not a US Mint issue coin it's a novelty coin of some type. It could have value if it's made from silver. Look for the marking of .999 fine silver on the coin. If you find it, it's made of silver and does have some value.
How big is the 1877 Indian head penny?
The diameter is 19mm same as Lincoln cents.
Coin from 1877 on one side it is an Indian head and says one cent the other side is a buffalo and says five cents Its about the size of a silver dollar and it's black in color Does anyone know what it?
If you think about it for a minute, how many pennies or nickels have you seen that are the size of a silver dollar? What you have isn't a coin and it isn't from 1877. It's a modern novelty item that can be bought in stores and used in a display or possibly as decoration. For example, I have a "Lincoln cent" tray on my desk that's copper in color but is about 120mm in diameter. It's absolutely not a penny, it's for paper clips or coffee cups.
What happened nationally because of the 1877 railroad strike?
Other workers went on strike in support.
What is the value of a half 1877 Indian Head penny half Buffalo nickel?
The coin you have described sounds like a novelity coin and has no value other than the materials it is made from.
What is the value of an 1877 buffalo nickel?
Buffalo nickels were made from 1913 to 1938. Any coin dated 1877 is a replica or fantasy piece whose value depends on whether it contains any precious metals. Of course, all genuine buffalo nickels were struck in an alloy of 75% copper and 25% nickel so they have almost no intrinsic value, only collector value.
When was Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart created?
Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart was created in 1877.
How big is an 1877 penny?
If you mean an 1877 US Indian Head cent, 19 mm, the same as all cents minted since Large Cents were discontinued in 1857.If you mean an 1877 British penny, 30.8 mm.If you're wondering about an enormous (~100 mm) "Indian head penny" dated 1877, please take another look! It's a coaster that sells for a few bucks in gift shops. 1877 is shown because it's the rarest year for a genuine (and much smaller) Indian head penny.
Was there an Indian head nickel minted in 1877?
Indian head nickels were minted from 1913 to 1938. For unknown reasons 1877 is a commonly-used date for replica and fantasy pieces.
What is the rarest Indian head penny?
Depending on condition, it's a contest between those minted in 1877 and those from San Francisco dated 1909. There's more information at the Related Questions.
What is the coin with a 1877 Indian on one side and a buffalo on the other it is made of silver?
This isn't any standard US coin and I doubt if many other countries use either of these symbols. Can you tell us what other writing is on the coin - perhaps it says ".999 Silver"? It is a privately minted silver round. Its value is based only on the silver it contains -- about $18.00 as of mid-2008
What is the value of an 1877 liberty nickel with a buffalo?
Please check your coin again and post a new, separate question. All 1877 nickels should carry a shield design. > Liberty nickels were struck from 1883 to 1912 > Buffalo nickels were struck from 1913 to 1938
What is a rare year for Indian Head Penny?
The two rarest Indian Head pennies are the 1877 and the 1909-S.
What is the value of a 1877 five cent dollar size coin with an Indian on one side and a buffalo on the other?
This is not a US Mint issue coin it's a novelty coin of some type. It could have value if it's made from silver. Look for the marking of .999 fine silver on the coin. If you find it, it's made of silver and does have some value.
How much is a 1877 penny with a buffalo on the back with the word nickel worth?
I have no idea what this coin could be. Can you email a photo? allhatnohorse@yahoo.com
How successful british rule in India in the period 1877-1911?
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