INB GRADED INDIAN HEAD BUFFALO NICKEL COIN
Updated August 20, 2026
| Lot number | 476d |
| Estimate | 1.00 - 3.00 USD |
| Category | Coins & Currency |
| Auction | AUG 27 26 GOLD SILVER BULLION SLABBED KNIVES CARDS |
| Date | August 27, 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT |
| Auction house | Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions |
| Location | Coralville, Iowa |
INB GRADED INDIAN HEAD BUFFALO NICKEL COIN INB Graded Indian Head Buffalo Nickel Copper-Nickel Five Cent Coin This vintage United States five-cent piece features the iconic Indian Head and Buffalo designs by James Earle Fraser, housed in a specialized green-label slab from the International Numismatic Bureau (INB). Composed of a durable copper-nickel alloy, this coin represents a quintessential era of American coinage minted between 1913 and 1938. The obverse depicts a stoic Native American profile, while the reverse showcases an American bison standing on a raised mound. This specific specimen is protected in a clear professional holder with a unique serial number and barcode, making it an excellent addition for collectors of numismatic history and classic American series. INB Graded Indian Head Buffalo Nickel United States 5 Cent Coin Condition: The coin is housed in an International Numismatic Bureau (INB) slab. It exhibits significant circular wear and a dark patina consistent with a circulated business strike. The date is heavily worn and not clearly visible on the obverse. The reverse shows the American Bison with the FIVE CENTS denomination visible, though the surface details are smoothed. This coin is composed of a copper-nickel alloy. The Indian Head or Buffalo Nickel was designed by sculptor James Earle Fraser and minted by the United States between 1913 and 1938. It is celebrated for its quintessential American imagery, featuring a profile of a Native American on the obverse and an American Bison on the reverse. This specimen represents a key piece of early 20th-century American numismatic history. Buffalo Nickel, Indian Head Nickel, US Coinage, Numismatics, Graded Coin, INB, International Numismatic Bureau, Five Cents, James Earle Fraser, American Bison, Obverse, Reverse, Coin Collecting, Vintage Currency, Slabbed Coin Buffalo Nickel, Indian Head Nickel, US Coins, Numismatics, Collectible Coins, INB Graded, Five Cent Piece, Vintage Coins, Coin Collecting, American Currency IMPORTANT BIDDER NOTICE Bidder is solely responsible for determining value, condition, completeness, authenticity, fitment, grade, and usefulness before bidding. THIS ITEM IS SOLD STRICTLY AS-IS, WHERE-IS, WITH NO WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS. NO RETURNS. NO CANCELLATIONS. NO BID RETRACTIONS. By placing a bid, the bidder acknowledges that they have reviewed the title, description, photographs, and any auction notices, and have had the opportunity to ask questions before bidding. Bidder agrees that: The item is being purchased strictly as shown in the photographs and described in the listing The auction house does not grade, test, appraise, or authenticate items unless specifically stated By registering and placing bids, the bidder expressly authorizes Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions to charge the payment method on file for any lots won, including buyer’s premium, applicable taxes,
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