Three Coins
- 1937-P Buffalo Nickel, type II reverse
- 1902 Indian Head Cent, type II reverse
- 1897 Liberty Head Nickel, type II reverse
Next up is a 1902 Indian Head Cent, designed by James Barton Longacre, who served as Chief Engraver for the US MInt. This coin was produced from 1859–1909, sporting a laurel wreath on the reverse the first year and an oak wreath with shield in subsequent years.
Lastly, there is a heavily-worn Liberty Head Nickel, often called the "V-Nickel" because of the Roman Numeral "V" (for "five") on the back of the coin. Sadly, this coin is in poor condition, especially on the reverse side, so the "V" does not show in photos. In fact, it is almost indiscernible to the eye, and completely disappears with any magnification whatsoever. The lighting has to be perfect, too, for even part of the ghostly "V" to be faintly glimpsed.
I will hold off writing more about the Liberty Head Nickel for now, as I am in the middle of cleaning-out my now-deceased parents' house and have been very busy lately. Also, according to a note I found, there might be a few of these in the Safe Deposit Box at the bank. Once I have access to it and can retrieve what is there, more photos might be forthcoming (if the note I found is accurate).
😊SOURCES
1 Wikipedia: Buffalo Nickel
2 Wikipedia: Indian Head Cent
3 Wikipedia: Liberty Head Nickel
16-Oct-2019
Very nice old US coins, all are must have for a coin collection. Thank you for the background information on the coins, which you always do in your articles! I always enjoy 🥰reading about our hobby, and there is always something to be learned about them.
Have a wonderful evening, sweet @thekittygirl, and take care .🌺🤙.
Buffalo Nickels! That was where my coin collecting began after a trip to the Black Hills when I was about 9. Pops picked some out for me n my brother :) Good memories there and some sweet finds you got Miss Kitty!
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Those coins look like quite the treasure you found!
Wow that 1902 looks to be in amazing shape along with some of the others. Very nice find!
Those are some Very Nice, U.S. Collector Coins...
Feel Free to Think of them as "Sound U.S. Money"...
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Fantastic find, usually the "F" on the Buffalo nickel is always worn away...
My Dad was of the generation that collected coins by date in the blue Whitman coin folders.
I grew up doing the same...
I'm glad you got these, so many of these coins were melted, before they even knew what they had!!!
Stack on!!😀
Wow! Fancy finding old coins in the stash! ^_^ are they worth anything? :))
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Historically wonderful!
Such a bittersweet treasure hunt, @thekittygirl. Lovely finds though, and I wish you luck in getting access to that safe deposit box.
What a awesome treasure pack to find! All the coins are in marvelous condition but what is truly spectacular is the meaning they have due to the connection to your parents. These small but physical links are always wonderful to hold and remember with. Thanks for sharing!
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Cool, I hope you find more coins. Thanks for sharing this with us
I love the old coins! Especially those buffalo coins and wheat pennies.
My father in law had a collection worth thousands. My mother in law sold them after he passed. Was very sad. That collection had a lot of memories in it. Glad you were able to find these!
I have many of these nickels, very worn as you say, at my house. I give them away on Halloween.
Good luck with the house cleaning - I know how hard that can be, and not only because it's hard labor, but because of the memories.
I really love these coins and I haven't seen them before.
Such old amazing coins and a Great find. That Liberty one seems well traveled... Lol... Used.
Really cool to se my friend and Thank you for the information, love to learn about coins and most silver I have are newer ones so when I see posts like this I get excited 😊
Awsome Kitty 🌹 had to share it in Pypt so others can enjoy them to.
Much love 🌹❤️
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What a lovely little find in what must be a really tough job for you. That buffalo is gorgeous 😍
just wondering kitty, was your parents a collector of token or it just that coins were saved?
found it in #pypt
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There were lots of buffalo nickels in circulation when I was a kid still. Collecting coins seems to be a good hobby, but I don't think it's for me, lol. I had an 1897 silver dollar, but I have no idea where it is, if I even still have it.
Nice find. I like the Indian Head and the Buffalo.
Hey @thekittygirl
Great coins with a fascinating history. My best buddy is a metal detector enthusiast in the UK. He finds all sorts of coins from different eras. Really interesting stuff.
Thanks for sharing.
Gaz
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It will be interesting to see what you find while cleaning out the house. We too found a box of coins in my mothers home when she passed away. Look forward to hearing more :)
Amazing find, lovely old coins in mint condition @thekittygirl
Very interesting @thekittygirl! I like all the info you give about the coins, I know it takes time to make a quality post by adding in all the research and extra info. It makes what would just an ordinary post with some pictures in to a great post that's fun to read.
It's so cool to discover old coins my folks collected @thekittygirl. I found them in pockets of coats, coffee cans, and cigar boxes. That's why I can't throw anything away. 👍
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Those coins are beauties! I really like the 1937 one, details are pristine.
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