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I have a nickel with an Indian on the front and a buffalo on the back that looks pretty excellent to me — what is its condition in collectors terms?

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I have a nickel with an Indian on the front and a buffalo on the back that looks pretty excellent to me — what is its condition in collectors terms?

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Grading coins is a science that takes training and years of practice. We cannot teach you exact grading here, but we can get you close. The specific things you first look for on Indian Head (or as some call them, Buffalo) nickels are: Very Good – at least half of the horn shows Fine – at least three-quarters of the horn shows Very Fine – full horn shows, but the Indian s cheekbone is worn Extra Fine – only a slight amount of wear shows and that is on the Indian s hair ribbon There are many grades above the XF condition as well, but these are the average grades. There are several very good books that we have for sale that show pictures and give detailed descriptions.