Authentic Buffalo Nickel Coin Button Shank Back, 13/16" to 7/8" USA-Made #SW-31
Genuine 1913-1938 Buffalo Nickel made into a shank button, in Colorado. Because they're from actual old, circulated coins, each will differ a bit, as coins do. The Indian is showing on the inside. The wearing of the coin, substantial thickness and heavy weight makes this a soulful, beautiful button. It's not a "too perfect, too consistent" not-USA-Made replica.
Domed, 13/16" to 7/8", about 21mm. Shank opening is around 2.25mm. USA-made. (We also carry the same button made in reverse; Buffalo inside, Indian image showing in front. For that button, click here).
This Buffalo nickel or Indian Head nickel (depending on the side) is a copper-nickel five cent piece that was struck by the United States Mint from 1913 to 1938. It was designed by sculptor James Earle Fraser.