Lot 440
1913-1938 Book of Buffalo Nickles
Sold December 12, 2025
- Price realized
- $22
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Estimated Value: $100-200
Origin: United States
Denomination: Five Cents
Year: 1913-1938
Mint: Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco
Grade/Condition: Various Conditions, Book not Completed
Metal: Silver
Weight (+/- 0.2g): Estimated Total: 518.66 Grams
Additional Description: The 1913-1938 Buffalo Nickel, often preserved in “Book of Buffalo Nickels” albums, stands as one of the most iconic series in American numismatics. Designed by James Earle Fraser, the obverse presents a striking portrait of a Native American, while the reverse depicts an American bison, symbolizing the nation’s frontier heritage. The bold, sculptural design marked a departure from earlier, more restrained coinage, capturing both artistic ambition and cultural significance. Albums became an essential tool for collectors, allowing the full series to be assembled and protected while highlighting subtle variations in date, mintmark, and design details. From the early sharp-dated issues to the later, more worn “Type II” varieties, each coin tells a story of early twentieth-century America, its evolving mints, and its enduring fascination with the West. A complete book of Buffalo Nickels offers not just a collection of coins, but a curated narrative of artistry, history, and national identity.
Lot details
- Lot
- 440
- Auction
- Gold and Silver Showcase
- Closed
- December 12, 2025
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