Once a regular discovery in everyday life, these coins are now valued antiquities from a bygone period.
In the past, the excitement of finding a Buffalo nickel was like finding a tiny bit of history, and collectors and enthusiasts still experience that pleasure today.
Buffalo nickel collectors often look beyond the famous 1937-D 3-leg nickel and recognize the value of other notable pieces in the series.
One of the finest examples is a nickel obverse 1916 P double die, which has sold for between $66,000 and $281,750 due to a rare die anomaly.
The 1924-S Buffalo Nickel is another highly sought after item. It is produced in small batches, and typically costs between $2,500 and $4,000.
The 1919-D Buffalo Nickel has an estimated value of approximately $1,713, but its widespread use makes the high-quality nickel difficult to obtain.
Amidst the dimes, there lies a solitary bicentennial quarter that dates back to 1976—a year marked by celebration and patriotism in the United States.