1936 Buffalo Nickel

This item is a 1936 United States Buffalo Nickel (also known as the Indian Head Nickel), composed of 75% copper and 25% nickel. The coin measures 21.2mm in diameter and weighs approximately 5 grams. On the obverse, it features the distinctive profile of a Native American man facing right, designed by sculptor James Earle Fraser. The date '1936' is clearly visible at the bottom left of the portrait. The coin is currently housed in a standard cardboard 2x2 flip holder, which is secured with staples and displays hand-written notations in blue ink indicating the date and a historical price point of 30 cents. The coin shows visible signs of circulation including moderate wear on the higher points of the cheekbone and hair feathers, though the date remain legible. The metal exhibits a characteristic grey-silver patina typical of circulated cupronickel coinage. No mint mark is visible in this orientation, suggesting it was likely struck at the Philadelphia mint. This specimen represents a classic piece of early 20th-century Americana numismatics.

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