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Buffalo Nickel

The Buffalo Nickel is one of the most easily recognizable coins in American numismatics. Beginning its 25 year run in 1913, the Buffalo Nickel still holds a particular allure to coin collectors just starting out in the hobby. Designed by James Earl Fraser and using three Native Americans for his models, the Buffalo Nickel, both obverse and reverse, carries a distinct commemoration to the original inhabitants of the prairie lands of America.

On the reverse mof the Buffalo Nickel is a profile portrait of a buffalo in all its majesty. Some say the buffalo on the reverse of the Buffalo Nickel was designed after the famous “Black Diamond” buffalo that walked the grounds of the New York Zoo at the time, but there is no definitive record of this being the case. Regardless, in the Buffalo Nickel series, Fraser was able to capture the power and beauty of America’s most dominant land animal in a such a way that coin enthusiasts for ages will be able to appreciate. Due to it’s overproduction and well used status in the coins of circulation at the time, the Buffalo Nickel has few key dates and carries a little premium on the open market. Most often than not, the Buffalo Nickel has lost its date on the obverse due to wear and date placement on the coin.

When this is the case, consider the Buffalo Nickel to still just be a spendable nickel. Some coin collectors in the past have used an acid to attempt to “raise” the date in hopes to revive the numbers and potentially find an earlier example of the Buffalo Nickel. Unfortunately, it was quickly discovered that this process only serves to damage the Buffalo Nickel even further, thereby destroying any numismatic value the coin may possess.

Coins of the Buffalo Nickel series with “raised dates” can be considered spendable as well as they have practically lost any extra numismatic appeal. Brilliant uncirculated specimens of the Buffalo Nickel series can command a premium and, in conditions close to this state, could have significant value if the are of a particular variation of the early years of the Buffal Nickel series. The coin professionals at Nevada Coin & Jewelry have the expertise in discovering any numismatic value to the Buffalo Nickel. We provide the highest cash offers for any coins and the Buffalo Nickel is no exception. Just call or come in to any of the Nevada Coin & Jewelry locations in the greater Las Vegas area and have our well respected and highly trained experts examine your Buffalo Nickel today.

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My wife cashed in some coins and we got top dollar. We have sold to others before but no more, we found a real professional store in Nevada Coin & Jewelry. “Thank You”

Steve

I brought them some gold pendants, rings and a few other pieces. I knew they weren’t worth that much but I needed the cash. The guys (and there are a lot of them) were really nice and not the least bit condescending. They know when you come in to sell there is a reason but they don’t make you feel bad or inadequate. The store is filled with interesting objects for sale and for show. A very nice and very fair place to buy and sell. I highly recommend them.

Linda P.

Been living in Vegas for many years and never had to sell or hock any of my items unfortunately as luck would have it that day did eventually find me and let me tell you is it a tough racket to find a decent place out here to do business with. Pawn shops are a joke and could care less about their customers and treated me like another number. Tried and tried and place after place the numbers where all over the place. Finally decided to go to these guys and I’m glad I did. They tested each piece of my jewelry right in from of me with some kind of xray machine. They explained how they calculated the price and paid me cash on the spot. Avery was very helpful and didn’t mind answering my questions and explaining what they do. I left feeling I got the best price for my items. I would recommend them to anyone looking to sell their jewelry.

Christian M.

What friendly staff. They help you sell your items even if they don’t have a use for it by calling other shops around the area to see if they could use it… They want you to have the best out come from selling your items. I was so happy I decided to go to them!

B.J.

Staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and responsive. Building had great security to helped me feel safe in handling my items.

As a first timer in selling, I was a bit apprehensive. I did not know what to expect and was a little worried about a previous reviewers comments. Yes the office was stark and clinical. The staff however, more than made up for any downfall in the decor. Very helpful, polite and understanding to any ‘silly’ questions that were asked. All in all a pleasant experience, and one that should the opportunity arise I would go through again!

Marie G.

I am a brazilian and had the chance to deal with Nevada Coin. I was there to sell some gold coins and they paid me the best price I could fetch in Las Vegas. They are professional, courteous and trustworthy. Before visiting their premises I got a tentative appraisal by phone which I found reasonable. In the shop the attendant offered to approach the manager to get me a (gasp) BETTER price. Do yourself a favor and don’t bother talking to their rude and unprofessional competitors. They will treat you like a moron and quote prices accordingly. For Nevada Coin, five Stars all the way.

Guilherme

Really cool cats over at Nevada Coin and Jewelry. You would’ve thought that I was “Madonna” the way those guys treated me. I was so mesmerized by all of the antiques, they have in there, I believe I was there for two hours, just looking, unbelieveable! When I went in I was so hot, they offered me a cold bottle of water, how cool is that? It felt like home to me. I wanted to get a price for some old jewelry that was passed down by grandma, I was well satisfied. When I left the shop, I was singing “Money, Money, Money.

Doris

Wonderful experience, Nick and Laura made it seamless and stress free. Thank you! They also sell super cool items!!

Great family run store. I’m well taken care of every time I show up at this location. Thank you Nick.

What inspired me to go to NV Coin and Jewelry was I was an ad on the TV for the shop. I was not too sure about going to NV Coin and Jewelry to sell my jewelry because I have been to many other pawn shops but haven’t found a good deal for my jewelry. After I went to Nevada Coin and Jewelry it was a big relief for me selling my jewelry for a good price.

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