What is the mistake on a 2005 buffalo nickel?

Well, like most of the valuable coins floating around out there, there was a mistake in the minting process that led to a visible flaw. In this case, there’s a small line that seems to go through the midsection of the bison image — which is why it’s called a “speared” bison.

How much is the 2005 speared buffalo nickel worth?

The coins containing this die gouge were referred to as a Speared Bison nickel. Within a couple of days from when the coins were discovered, they were immediately selling for well over $100 raw or in any condition. Despite the coins being from the year 2005, they still tend to be found in low mint state grades.

What’s on the back of a 2005 nickel?

Background. In 2004 and 2005, the U.S. Mint commemorated the bicentennials of the Louisiana Purchase and the Lewis and Clark expedition with the Westward Journey Nickel Series. The Ocean in View Nickel is the last of four coins in the series.

Where is the mint mark on a 2005 buffalo nickel?

If your coin has a mint mark, it will be under the buffalo on the reverse (“tails”) side of the coin, below the words FIVE CENTS. If the Philadelphia mint produced the coin, there is no mint mark.

Why is the 2005 nickel different?

A second newly designed nickel (to be issued in the late summer of 2005) will feature the same new image of Jefferson on the obverse, with a reverse design that signifies the culmination of the Lewis and Clark expedition. The nickel series has symbolically followed Lewis and Clark along their journey.

Where is the mint mark on a 2005 Buffalo nickel?

Was there a Buffalo nickel made in 2005?

The 2005 Buffalo Nickel was made for only a few months in early 2005, then the mintage stopped forever. No more of these coins will ever be made, therefore ensuring their scarcity and collector value into the future.

What year Nickels should I look for?

The Top 10 Most Valuable Nickels

Type	Year	Estimated Value
1. Liberty Head V Nickel	1913	$3,737,500
2. 7-D Buffalo Nickel	1918	$350,750
3. S Buffalo Nickel	1926	$322,000
4. Buffalo Nickel	1916	$281,750

Who is on the 2005 Buffalo nickel?

Thomas Jefferson
In addition to the unique one-time-only Buffalo reverse design on the 2005 Nickel, this coin also features a new obverse portrait of Thomas Jefferson. This is the first new portrait of Jefferson since the Jefferson Nickel series started in 1938.

How can you tell if a Buffalo nickel is 3 legged?

The body of a genuine 3 legged buffalo nickel will be significantly smaller than a regular buffalo nickel. One of the funnier ways to spot a genuine nickel (Usually in BU or better) the buffalo looks like it’s urinating. The two back legs of the buffalo will look very bumpy and rigid like the top of the indians neck.

What is a 2005 Buffalo nickel made of?

Specifications

Composition	Weight	Diameter
Cupro-Nickel 25% Ni Balance Cu	5.000 g	0.835 in. 21.21 mm

How can you tell if a buffalo nickel is 3 legged?