1937 Buffalo Nickel
Updated August 7, 2026
| Lot number | 62 |
| Estimate | 3.00 - 8.00 USD |
| Category | Coins & Currency |
| Auction | Coin, Stamp, Collectables and More 29 |
| Date | August 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT |
| Auction house | Featherznest |
| Location | Grapevine, Arkansas |
1937 Buffalo Nickel (also called an Indian Head Nickel), minted at the Philadelphia Mint (no mint mark).Identification DetailsObverse (front): Native American (Indian) head facing right, with "LIBERTY" above and the date "1937" below. No mint mark on this side.Reverse (back): American bison (buffalo) standing on a mound, with "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "E PLURIBUS UNUM," and "FIVE CENTS" inscribed. No "D" (Denver) or "S" (San Francisco) mint mark visible below "FIVE CENTS," confirming Philadelphia mint.Specifications: 75% copper / 25% nickel, 21.2 mm diameter, 5 grams weight. Designer: James Earle Fraser. Mintage for 1937 (Philadelphia): ~79.5 million (very common).The coin shows moderate circulation wear. Key details like the braid in the hair, feathers, and high points on the buffalo are softened but still visible — likely Fine (F-12) to Very Fine (VF-20) grade. It doesn't appear to be a rare variety like the famous 1937-D "3-Legged" error (which would have a clear D mint mark and a missing front leg on the buffalo).Approximate Value (as of mid-2026)Common circulated 1937 Buffalo Nickels are low-value but still collectible:Good to Very Good: $1–$3Fine to Very Fine: $3–$7
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