5¢
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KEY DATE
1918/7-D Buffalo Nickel Overdate
5¢ · Classic · James Earle Fraser
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Buffalo Coins
James Earle Fraser’s Buffalo (Indian Head) nickel (1913-1938) is a quintessentially American design, prized for overdates and the 1937-D 3-legged error.
- Years:
- 1918-1937
- Denominations:
- 5¢
- Designer:
- James Earle Fraser
- In catalog:
- 2
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