On a Type 1 nickel the buffalo is standing on a raised mound of earth, while on a Type 2 the ground is almost flat. See the attached links for pictures.
A Type 1 Buffalo Nickel has the words "FIVE CENTS" raised on a mound at the bottom of the reverse side, while a Type 2 Buffalo Nickel has the words "FIVE CENTS" recessed below the mound. This change was made to address issues with the coins wearing down quickly in circulation.
Buffalo nickel was created in 1913.
Look at the coin again, the first Buffalo nickel was made in 1913.
5 Cents "Buffalo Nickel" 1913-1938
Buffalo nickels were minted from 1913 to 1938
Buffalo nickels were minted from 1913 to 1938
Buffalo nickels were minted 1913-1938.
There is no such thing as an 1889 Buffalo Nickel. Buffalo nickels were only minted from 1913 to 1938. A nickel minted in 1889 would be a Liberty Head or "V" nickel.
NO! the first US nickel was 1866 the Buffalo was 1913
Buffalo nickels were only struck from 1913 to 1938.
Buffalo nickels were struck from 1913 to early 1938.
Buffalo nickels didnt start until 1913.
The first buffalo nickels were minted in 1913.