United States Buffalo Nickel (Reverse Side Displayed)

This item is a United States five-cent coin, commonly known as a Buffalo Nickel or Indian Head Nickel, designed by sculptor James Earle Fraser. The image displays the reverse side of the coin, which features a North American Bison (popularly called a buffalo) standing on a mound. Above the bison is the inscription "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and "E PLURIBUS UNUM." Below the bison is the denomination "FIVE CENTS." The coin appears to be a modern reproduction or a highly polished, high-grade specimen, as it exhibits a bright, reflective metallic surface with very little evidence of the typical circular wear or flattening of the bison's shoulder and tail often seen on circulated examples from the original minting period (1913-1938). The crispness of the lettering and the deep definition of the bison's coat suggest excellent striking quality. There are no visible mint marks beneath the 'five cents' text, indicating it would either be from the Philadelphia mint or is a commemorative medal/round mimicking the original design. The coin is resting on a light-colored wooden surface with a distinct horizontal grain. Condition-wise, it appears extremely fine to uncirculated, possessing a clean edge and no significant rim dings or scratches visible in this scan.