James Earle Fraser
James Earle Fraser used a buffalo and an indian head as his design for the Buffalo nickel to ensure that the coin would never be mistaken as anything but an American coin. Production of the Buffalo nickel stopped 75 years ago.
How much is a buffalo nickel with no date?
Undated Buffalo nickels are worth about ten cents each, but only because people use them for jewelry, shirt buttons, and a variety of other uses. All other types of nickels without dates are only worth face value.
Why does Atticus want the kids to leave the Radley’s alone?
Atticus tells the children to stop “tormenting that man.” Further, he advises them that what Boo Radley does in his house is his own business. That is, Boo can come outside if he so desires, or he can remain inside. So, they should be respectful of the Radleys’ choices to be reclusive and not socialize with neighbors.
When was the first Indian Head penny made?
In 1857 a small cent coin was introduced that featured a flying eagle on the obverse. Production problems limited the coin to only two years. The Indian Head penny was introduced in 1859 with a composition of 88 percent copper and 12 percent nickel and a diameter of 19 mm and a weight of 4.67 grams.
Who is the girl in the Indian Head penny?
Other legends hold that the image is actually James Longacre’s daughter, Sarah. The legend claims that the young Ms. Longacre was at the Mint the same day as Native American visitors, and when wearing one of their headdresses, James Longacres made a quick sketch.
When did they stop using nickel in the Indian Head penny?
In 1864, the U.S. Mint stopped using nickel in the production of Indian Head pennies and changed to a bronze composition, consisting of 95 percent copper and 5 percent tin and zinc.
How did the Indian Head cent get its reverse?
The Flying Eagle design caused production difficulties and the Mint soon looked to replace it. Mint Director James Ross Snowden selected the Indian Head design and chose a laurel wreath for the reverse, that was replaced in 1860 by an oak wreath with a shield.
