Buffalo Nickels, officially known as the Indian Head Nickel, were produced by the United States Mint from 1913 to 1938. The 1923 Buffalo Nickel features a depiction of a Native American on the obverse and a buffalo on the reverse, symbolizing American history and heritage. The typical denomination of these coins is 5 cents (5c). Buffalo Nickels are popular among collectors due to their distinctive design, historical significance, and variations in minting errors and conditions, particularly in the key date years such as 1923.

Item Denomination Series Year Mint
1923 5c 5c Buffalo Nickels 1923 Philadelphia
1923-S 5c 5c Buffalo Nickels 1923 San Francisco