1935 Buffalo Nickel

James Earle Fraser’s Indian Head 5-cent coins or “Buffalo nickels” are among the most beloved American coins.

Buffalo Nickel (1913-1938) The US Mint was founded in the late 1700s and has ever since been producing the coinage of the United States, as well as the coinage of many other countries from around the world. When it first got its start, the US Mint was a primitive beast that mostly relied on coin blanks produced by Great Britain. Struck by the Philadelphia Mint, this 1935 Buffalo nickel is truly an American classic. The obverse features a proud Native American profile. The reverse depicts a rugged American buffalo. In 1935, Amelia Earhart became the first person to fly solo from Hawaii to California.

The 1935 Buffalo is one date that shows up often in a group of old nickels. When found in worn condition the 1935 nickel along with most dates of the 1930's is a common date. What is not often found are Buffalo nickels in 'uncirculated' condition. 1935 S Buffalo Nickel CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1935 S Buffalo Nickel value at an average of $1.75, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $250. Home » NICKELS » BUFFALO NICKELS (1913-1938) 1935-S Buffalo Nickel AU58 CLICK ON IMAGES TO ENLARGE. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ITEM #122418 Beautiful luster with very.

On Dec. 15 in the last major rare coin auction of the year, Legend Rare Coin Auctions sold dozens of gorgeous, rainbow-toned examples from a stellar collection assembled over the last decade by Andy and Alynne Skrabalak of Angel Dee’s Coins and Collectibles.

Many of the offered lots represented the finest certified examples and all were selected for tremendous eye appeal. Bidders paid strong prices for these impressive “nickels.”

Here is one of three we’re profiling in this week’s Market Analysis.

The Lot:

1935-S Indian Head 5-cent piece, PCGS Mint State 67+

The Price:

$11,456.25

The Story:

“Buffalo nickels” produced at the Denver and San Francisco Mints can often be found weakly struck, especially when compared to their counterparts coming from the Philadelphia Mint. This 1935-S Indian Head 5-cent piece, the sole piece graded Mint State 67+ by Professional Coin Grading Service, is from a large mintage of more than 10 million coins; PCGS has graded just 38 in MS-67.

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1935 Buffalo Nickel Price

Legend excitedly wrote, “Whoa, the colors! Toned in moderately psychedelic colors. Both obverse and reverse are well struck and awash in bright pink, green, blue, orange, violet, and gold. The luster is strong and bold. The surfaces are clean and free of any distracting marks. Andy Skrabalak called the coin awesome, adding, ‘I think the obverse is MS68!’ ” The stunning San Francisco Mint issue sold for $11,456.25.

Indian Head 5-cent coin: The so-called 'Buffalo nickel,' which features the design work of renowned sculptor James Earle Fraser, is arguably the most 'American' of all United States coins and is a collector favorite. How much are Indian Head 5-cent coins worth?

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1935 Buffalo Nickel Full Horn

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1935 Buffalo Nickel Ddr

Why this 1938-D ‘Buffalo nickel’ is among the finest of its kind: It’s the most common coin in the series in Mint State grades, as many were saved in rolls. Here's why this one sold for $12,925 at auction.