coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 5¢ (Five Cents, Nickel, Half Dime) \ Buffalo Nickels \ 1937 \ San Francisco
Buffalo Nickels, officially known as the Indian Head Nickel, were minted in the United States from 1913 to 1938. The most sought-after variety is the 1937-S, which features an unusual die variety known as the "Three-Legged Buffalo" due to a minting error that erased one leg of the buffalo. Buffalo Nickels are composed of 75% copper and 25% nickel and typically have a face value of five cents. Collectors value these coins for their historical significance and artistic design, which features a Native American on the obverse and an American buffalo on the reverse.
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1937-S (San Francisco) Buffalo Nickels | 5¢ (Five Cents, Nickel, Half Dime) | Buffalo Nickels | 1937 | San Francisco |