Buffalo Uncirculated
Buffalo Uncirculated
Designed by James Earle Fraser and minted between 1913 and 1918, the Buffalo Nickel is one of the most popular American coins. A student of the sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens – who designed the beautiful $20 Double Eagle – Fraser included his initial, “F,” on the obverse side under the date.
An American Bison appears on the reverse. The model was most likely a buffalo named Black Diamond who lived in Central Park at the time the coin was designed.
A portrait of a Native American chief appears in the obverse. The portrait is actually a composite of several chiefs who modeled for Fraser. They were performing in one of the popular Wild West shows in New York.
Although production of the nickels stopped in 1918, they were in circulation for decades.
In 1982, Congress authorized the production of U.S. commemorative coins to honor significant people and events in American history. And in 2000, the issuance of a silver dollar commemorating the opening of the National Museum of the American Indian at the Smithsonian Institution was approved.
There were only 500,000 of the American Buffalo Silver Dollars minted. They originally sold for $35, with a portion of the sale going to help fund the museum. The silver dollars were first available June 1, 2001, and were all sold in three weeks time.
Composed of 90% and 10% alloy, they weigh 26.73 grams and are 1.5″ in diameter. The proof coins were minted in Philadelphia, and the uncirculated ones were minted in Denver.
There are slight differences between the Buffalo silver dollars and the original nickels. “Liberty” is inscribed to the right of the Indian’s profile on the obverse. And “United States of America” and “In God We Trust” are above the buffalo on the reverse,
Buffalo dollars are available on the U.S. Mint web site and through coin dealers. Uncirculated and Proof versions sell for $233 and $270, respectively, which means they were a very good investment. Coins that were one of the 50,000 American Buffalo Coinage and Currency sets are even more valuable.
The U.S. Mint has issued commemorative coins every year since 1982. Silver dollars are among the most collectible types of coins produced. In 2010, two commemorative silver dollars are being minted – one honoring the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America and one honoring the American Veterans Disable for Life.
In 2011, the U.S. Army and the Medal of Honor will be celebrated with commemorative silver dollars.
Read about other Commemorative coins here. And learn about silver dollars here.
2008 MS70 PCGS 4-coin Gold Buffalo Set
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20 1oz GOLD U.S. BUFFALO sealed Gem Uncirculated coins 2011 Original Mint Sheet $35,499.00 |
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10 SEALED GEM UNCIRCULATED 2008 1oz GOLD U.S. BUFFALO COINS ORIGINAL MINT SHEET $17,949.00 |
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10 SEALED GEM UNCIRCULATED 2010 1oz GOLD U.S. BUFFALOS $17,749.00 |
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5 GEM UNCIRCULATED 1oz .9999 GOLD U.S. BUFFALO COIN $8,999.00 |
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1918-S CHOICE UNCIRCULATED BUFFALO NICKEL-KEY DATE RARE GEM/FREE SHIPPING U.S.A. $4,350.00 |
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1937-D Buffalo Nickel Five Cent “Three Leg” Choice Brilliant Uncirculated C170 $3,840.00 |
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2008-W $50 Gold Buffalo Uncirculated 1oz ” W ” West Point Mint mark $2,900.00 |
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2008 W Olympic Double Prosperity 1/2 Oz Uncirculated Gold Coin Set Buffalo Eagle $2,698.20 |
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CHOICE GEM BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED $50 BUFFALO GOLD UNITED STATES COIN $2,049.00 |
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2008 $50 GOLD BUFFALO UNCIRCULATED COIN NGC MS70 EARLY RELEASE $2,025.00 |
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1 2006 AMERICAN BUFFALO $50.00 ONE OUNCE GOLD PROOF UNCIRCULATED COIN $1,995.00 |
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2006 $50 Gold BUFFALO MS70 FIRST STRIKE ICG Gem BU Uncirculated – $1,869.00 |
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Gold 1 oz American Buffalo Uncirculated NEW Amazing! $1,857.00 |
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2009 GOLD AMERICAN BUFFALO 1 oz $50 UNCIRCULATED COIN $1,845.00 |
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1927 S NGC MS63 Buffalo Nickel Indian Head High Grade BU Uncirculated Coin $1,799.95 |
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2008-W $10 NGC MS70 Early Releases Uncirculated Gold BUFFALO 1/4 ounce $1,749.99 |
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2008-W Gold Buffalo PERFECT $25 PCGS MS70 Uncirculated 1/2 oz MS-70 $1,695.00 |
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1916-D Buffalo Nickel – Gem Brilliant Uncirculated $1,600.00 |
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2008-W $10 Uncirculated Gold BUFFALO NGC MS70 1/4 ounce $1,599.00 |
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1923 S Buffalo Nickel! Uncirculated! Certified MS 64 by NGC! Superior details! $1,499.00 |
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1914-S Buffalo Nickel Five Cent GEM Brilliant Uncirculated C1059 $1,436.36 |
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1914-D Buffalo Nickel – Gem Brilliant Uncirculated $1,425.00 |
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1918-S Buffalo Nickel – Choice Brilliant Uncirculated $1,350.00 |
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NEW SILVER BUFFALO ROUNDS,PURE 999,FORTY OUNCES OZ,BULLION,UNCIRCULATED,2 TUBES $1,316.00 |
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1937 D Buffalo Nickel “3 LEGGER” CHOICE UNCIRCULATED++ ** RARE KEY DATE!!! $1,300.00 |
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2008 W Uncirculated Gold Buffalo 1/2 oz $25 Burnished NGC MS69 First Year Issue $1,299.00 |
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1931-S Buffalo Nickel Beautiful Toning Gem Uncirculated $1,295.00 |
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2008 W Uncirculated Gold Buffalo 1/2 oz $25 Burnished CoinSpotted $1,185.00 |
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1916-D Buffalo Nickel GEM BU Uncirculated Full Horn Strong Luster MS state $1,000.00 |
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1924-D Buffalo Nickel Five Cent Choice Brilliant Uncirculated++ E288 $909.16 |
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★ 1919-S Buffalo Nickel 5C – GEM BU – RARE MS Uncirculated Coin! ★ $765.00 |
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1915 – BUFFALO NICKEL UNCIRCULATED – PREMIUM QUALITY AND GRADED MS66 BY NGC $725.00 |
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2008 W Uncirculated Gold Buffalo Burnished 1/10 oz $5 NGC MS70 Early Releases $699.00 |
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2008 W Uncirculated Gold Buffalo Burnished 1/10 oz $5 NGC FINE MS70 Perfect $645.00 |
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1916 P NGC MS66 Buffalo Nickel Indian Head High Grade BU Uncirculated Coin $639.95 |
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1926 MS66+ PCGS Gem Buffalo Nickel Uncirculated 5c Five Cents $629.99 |
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1914-D Buffalo Nickel Near Gem BU Choice Unc Uncirculated condition L@@K $599.95 |
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1914/3 Buffalo Nickel, Overdate, Pope Die 9, Almost Uncirculated $550.00 |
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★ 1925-S Buffalo Nickel 5C – CHOICE BU – RARE MS Uncirculated Coin! ★ $545.00 |
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1925-D Buffalo Nickel Five Cent Choice Brilliant Uncirculated E287 $541.16 |
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1929 D BUFFALO NICKEL – CHOICE GEM UNCIRCULATED COLOR! $535.50 |
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1937 D Buffalo Nickel “3 LEGGER” CHOICE AU++/UNCIRCULATED ** RARE KEY DATE!!! $528.33 |
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1937-D BUFFALO 5c NGC MS65 EYE-POPPING RED & GREEN TONED GEM UNCIRCULATED $500.00 |
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1926 S Indian Head Buffalo Nickel NGC Certified. Almost Uncirculated! AU Dt. $499.00 |
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1923-P BUFFALO NICKEL UNCIRCULATED (ROG+ $495.00 |
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1919-S Buffalo Nickel ICG Almost Uncirculated+++ $495.00 |
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1923 Buffalo Nickel GEM Brilliant Uncirculated A994 $441.16 |
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2001 D- BUFFALO SILVER COIN-PCGS MS- 70 UNCIRCULATED $399.50 |
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1915 S Buffalo Nickel *NGC Almost Uncirculated* $399.00 |
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1914-S Buffalo Nickel Five Cent Choice Brilliant Uncirculated C171 $396.45 |
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1914-S Buffalo Nickel Five Cent Choice Brilliant Uncirculated+ C1058 $389.16 |
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2001 Buffalo Commemorative Proof & Uncirculated Silver Dollar Set w/Box & COA $379.00 |
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1934 Buffalo Nickel Five Cent GEM Brilliant Uncirculated B164 $361.16 |
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1914 S Buffalo Nickel Original Near Gem Uncirculated Tougher Date 5c $359.00 |
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OGP 2001 BUFFALO COMMEMORATIVE PROOF & UNCIRCULATED SET ID#P605 $355.00 |
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2001 American Buffalo Two Coin Uncirculated & Proof Silver Dollar Set w/ Box COA $350.00 |
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GEM BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED 1934-D BUFFALO NICKEL+++ $350.00 |
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1918-S BUFFALO NICKEL **SUPURB LIGHTLY CIRCULATED ABOUT UNCIRCULATED COIN** $349.99 |
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2001 American Buffalo Proof & Uncirculated Two Coin Commeorative Silver Dollars $349.00 |
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1918-D BU Buffalo Nickel Uncirculated MS 5c Five Cents US Coin $339.99 |
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2001 PROOF & UNCIRCULATED AMERICAN BUFFALO COMMEMORATIVE SILVER DOLLAR SET $330.00 |
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US 2001 Buffalo Commemorative Silver Dollar 2 Coin Set Proof and Uncirculated BU $325.00 |
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Buffalo Nickel 1916 D Uncirculated $299.99 |
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2001 American Buffalo Commemorative Coins Proof and Uncirculated Silver Dollars $299.99 |
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1929-S Buffalo Nickel Five Cent GEM Brilliant Uncirculated B495 $293.16 |
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1919-S Buffalo Nickel Five Cent Almost Uncirculated C167 $293.16 |
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2001 AMERICAN INDIAN BUFFALO SMITHSONIAN 2pc PROOF & UNCIRCULATED SILVER DOLLARS $289.00 |
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1930-S Buffalo Nickel Five Cent GEM Brilliant Uncirculated B166 $281.16 |
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1921 Near Gem BU Buffalo Nickel Uncirculated MS 5c Five Cents US Coin $269.99 |
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1927 Buffalo Nickel MS65 Uncirculated PCGS, Toned $269.99 |
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1925-S BUFFALO NICKEL AU ABOUT UNCIRCULATED NICE COIN $265.00 |
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1920-D Buffalo Nickel Five Cent Almost Uncirculated A406 $261.16 |
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SCARCE BUFFALO NICKEL 1913-D TYPE 2 EXTREMELY FINE++++/ABOUT UNCIRCULATED!! $259.99 |
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1920-S Buffalo Nickel Five Cent Almost Uncirculated C1056 $253.16 |
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1916-D UNCIRCULATED BUFFALO NICKEL NGC MS62 NICE KEY DATE US COIN MINT STATE $251.99 |
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2001-P American Buffalo Commemorative Proof and Uncirculated Silver dollar $250.00 |
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1926 D Buffalo Nickel ~ AU About Uncirculated $250.00 |
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★1917 “D”★Buffalo Nickel *AU ★ABOUT UNCIRCULATED!*★ Lot #061 B $250.00 |
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1914 S Buffalo Nickel – Choice Brilliant Uncirculated (0440) $249.95 |
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1913-D BUFFALO NICKEL TYPE II **AMAZING UNCIRCULATED KEY DATE BUFFALO NICKEL** $229.95 |
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2001 D SILVER BUFFALO S $1 MS69 NGC GRADED SILVER UNCIRCULATED $229.00 |
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2001 American Buffalo Commemorative Proof & Uncirculated Silver Dollar Coin set $222.50 |
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1923 Buffalo Nickel 5C PCGS Certified MS64 Graded Uncirculated Coin Slab $219.00 |
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1934-D BUFFALO NICKEL ★ PCGS MS-64 ★ CH-BU UNCIRCULATED RATTLER OGH ◄EDELMANS► $214.00 |
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1920-S Buffalo Nickel Five Cent Almost Uncirculated A404 $213.16 |
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1999 American Eagle Gold 1/10 Ounce Coin $235.00 A safe and reliable way to own gold. These 1/10 ounce gold coins are guaranteed by the United States Mint for quality and gold content. Readily recongized and very liquid. Excellent investment and the ultimate hedge against inflation…. |
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2001 Proof American Buffalo Commemorative Silver Dollar $219.00 This authentic commemorative coin is a Buffalo in Proof condition. A proof means a coin, historically made for checking the dies and for archival purposes, but nowadays often struck in greater numbers especially for coin collectors. A proof striking usually involved polishing of the dies. They can usually be distinguished from normal circulation coins by their sharper rims and design, as well as… |
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4 oz. SILVER Round LOT .999 Silver Bullion Brand New from Mint-Gem Silver Eagle Design-Gem Walking Liberty Design $195.00 … |
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2005 Bowman Chrome Uncirculated Green Refractors #135 – Roscoe Parrish/399 2005 Bowman Chrome Uncirculated Green Refractors #135 – Roscoe Parrish… |
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2005 Topps Pristine Uncirculated #22 – Willis McGahee C/750 2005 Topps Pristine Uncirculated #22 – Willis McGahee C… |
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2004 Bowman Uncirculated White #145 – Lee Evans/165 2004 Bowman Uncirculated White #145 – Lee Evans… |
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