The US mint never made pennies like this. Plus without a date it is impossible to determine the value.
The buffalo is the back. The front is an Indian head.
It is a common date among Buffalo nickels and is worth less then $2 unless it is in perfect condition.
These coins are called Indian head nickels or buffalo nickels but not "buffalo head". After all, they show the whole buffalo on the back, not just its head! Please see the question "What is the value of a 1929 US nickel?" for more information.
Wheat Back cents did not begin production until August, 1909. Any 1903 penny would be an Indian Head cent.
Buffalo or Indian Head nickels were minted in the US from 1913 to 1938.
The buffalo is the back. The front is an Indian head.
It is a common date among Buffalo nickels and is worth less then $2 unless it is in perfect condition.
These coins are called Indian head nickels or buffalo nickels but not "buffalo head". After all, they show the whole buffalo on the back, not just its head! Please see the question "What is the value of a 1929 US nickel?" for more information.
Wheat Back cents did not begin production until August, 1909. Any 1903 penny would be an Indian Head cent.
No, no genuine Indian Head penny is stamped "COPY" on the reverse, or obverse. All such examples are replicas containing no collector value. The only value that such coins have is the value of what they are made out of.
The coin you describe is referred to as an " Indian Head Nickel " or sometimes a " Buffalo Nickel ".
Buffalo or Indian Head nickels were minted in the US from 1913 to 1938.
Likely the date has worn off, but it's still 5 cents.
You need to provide a date and condition. A well worn Indian Head that is a common date might only be worth a few cents, a key date Indian Head penny might be worth a few hundred dollars.
vlue of a 1919 wheat back penny
Not a buffalo. 1943 cents have a picture of Lincoln on the front and a pair of wheat ears (stalks) on the back. Not silver, either. Please read the related question linked below for more information.
The buffalo (actually a bison) is on the back, with an Indian head on the front. The date is on the front at the base of the Indian's neck.