Chief Iron Tail
For more information on the native American depicted on the buffalo nickel, see paragraph 2 at the link below.
The first American nickel, known as the "Shield Nickel," was minted in 1866 and was primarily made of 75% copper and 25% nickel. This composition marked a significant shift in American coinage, as it introduced the use of nickel in the nickel denomination. The coin featured a shield on the obverse and a five-cent denomination on the reverse.
Chief of State, Commander in Chief, Chief of Diplomat, Chief Executive, Chief Legislature, Chief of Party, and Chief Guardian of the Economy
The Jefferson nickel was introduced in 1938.
No. Thomas Jefferson is on the nickel, while Washington is on the quarter.
Thomas Jefferson has been on the nickel since 1938.
Buffalo nickel was created in 1913.
value of a 1936 buffalo head nickel
How much is a 1820 buffalo nickel
As shown in the image, this famous coin depicts a Native American chief on the front and a buffalo (bison) on the back. The coin was designed by James Earle Fraser. The chief's image is a composite of 3 different individuals, and the buffalo is said to be a prize animal named Black Diamond.
This coin is commonly called either a buffalo nickel or an Indian head nickel but not a "buffalo head nickel" - after all, it shows the whole buffalo! Please see the question "What is the value of a 1927 US nickel?" for more information.
The first Indian Head/Buffalo Nickel was minted in Philadephia in the year 1913. The coin is actually called a buffalo nickel or an Indian head nickel, but not "buffalo head". After all, it shows the entire buffalo, not just its head :)
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.
The coin is called an Indian Head nickel or a buffalo nickel, not "buffalo head" - after all, it shows the entire buffalo! Please see the question "What is the value of a 1936 US nickel?" for more information.
The coin is called an Indian Head nickel or a buffalo nickel, not "buffalo head" - after all, it shows the entire buffalo! Please see the question "What is the value of a 1934 US nickel?" for more information.
It's an Indian head nickel or a buffalo nickel, not "buffalo head" - the entire buffalo is shown, not just its head, LOL! See the Related Question for answers.
The coin is called an Indian head nickel or a buffalo nickel, not a "buffalo head". It shows the entire buffalo, not just its head. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1920 US nickel?" for more information.
This coin is commonly called either a buffalo nickel or an Indian head nickel (*). Please see the question "What is the value of a 1927 US nickel?" for more information. (*) But not a "buffalo head nickel" - after all, it shows the whole buffalo! Assuming the coin is circulated and has no mintmark, the 1927 Buffalo nickel is very common, average coins are $1.00-$5.00