1913 Nickel Indian Head or Buffalo Type 2

1913 Buffalo Nickel – Type 2 Reverse

Offered is a 1913 Indian Head (Buffalo) Nickel featuring the desirable Type 2 reverse design. This historic United States five-cent coin was issued during the inaugural year of the Buffalo Nickel series, designed by renowned sculptor James Earle Fraser.

The Type 2 reverse features the bison standing on a raised mound, with the denomination “FIVE CENTS” displayed within a recessed area beneath the mound. This design replaced the original Type 1 reverse partway through 1913 to help protect the denomination from excessive wear.

The obverse showcases the iconic Native American portrait, while the reverse depicts an American bison, creating one of the most recognizable and celebrated designs in U.S. coinage.

The 1913 Type 2 Buffalo Nickel is an important early-series issue and a popular choice for collectors building a complete Buffalo Nickel date and variety collection.

Specifications:

• Year: 1913

• Denomination: Five Cents

• Designer: James Earle Fraser

• Composition: 75% copper, 25% nickel

• Weight: 5.00 grams

• Diameter: 21.2 mm

• Obverse: Native American portrait

• Reverse: Type 2 – Bison standing on a raised mound

A classic early Buffalo Nickel combining distinctive American imagery, historical significance, and enduring numismatic appeal.