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James Earle Fraser began designing the Indian Buffalo nickel in 1911. Fraser said the portrait on the "heads" side was a composite of three American Indians - Iron Tail, Big Tree and Two Moons. Fraser had the opportunity to study and photograph them when they stopped in New York on their way to Washington to visit President Theodore Roosevelt. By borrowing features from each individual, Fraser was able to sketch the "ideal" portrait for the nickel.
The model for the "tails" side of the coin was a buffalo named Black Diamond, a resident of New York's Bronx Zoo. He was born of stock donated by the Barnum and Bailey circus. In his prime, Black Diamond's coat was unusually dark, and he weighed more than 1500 pounds. Information courtesy of American Numismatic Association.
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Where is the horn on Indian head nickel?
The horn is on the Buffalo's head, on the reverse of the coin.
What do native American chiefs wear on their head?
A chief Indian wears pants and a vest like other Indian's. You can tell who the chief is by what is on his head. The chief wears an Indian headdress that hangs to the floor. The headdress is colorful and has feathers that line the border.
Who was the head of the household in a Native American family?
the chief if ur talking about Indian (India) history, then its usually the oldest male or the father.
What is a warbonnet?
An decorated native Indian head dress whick was associated with war.
What is the Native American name for big head?
I don't know. What's are name? Different tribes, different language.
What is the value of an 1895 Indian Head nickel?
There is no such thing as an Indian head nickel minted in 1895. The first Indian head nickel was minted in 1913; prior to that was the Barber nickel, with the head of Liberty.
How is Indian head with a Buffalo on back?
The coin you describe is referred to as an " Indian Head Nickel " or sometimes a " Buffalo Nickel ".
What is the value of a 1964 indian head nickel?
Check that coin again. The last year for the Indian head nickel was 1938.
What is the value of a 1972 Indian head nickel?
The last Indian Head Nickel was dated 1938. Post new question.
Where is the date on the Indian Head nickel?
To see where the date is located on an Indian Head Nickel please click on the link named "INDIAN HEAD NICKEL" in the "RELATED LINKS" section located along the left side of this box.
What is the last year the Indian Head nickel was made?
The last year of minting for the 'Indian Head' nickel (some times called the 'Buffalo' nickel) was 1938.
How much 1910 Indian head nickel worth?
The first Indian Head nickel was struck in 1913, post new question
Where and when was the first buffalo head nickel minted?
The first Indian Head/Buffalo Nickel was minted in Philadephia in the year 1913. The coin is actually called a buffalo nickel or an Indian head nickel, but not "buffalo head". After all, it shows the entire buffalo, not just its head :)
Is the Indian head nickel silver?
No it is made from an alloy of copper and nickel.
What makes an Indian head nickel very fine?
The Indian Head Nickel (aka - Buffalo Nickel) is graded very fine if: much of the horn is visible and the Indian's cheek bone is only slightly worn.
What is on the front of a buffalo nickel?
An Indian head
1929 Indian head nickel?
a 1929 Indian head nickel is not very rare so it isn't worth much. around 60 cents
