Statements (125)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:coins
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| gptkbp:approves |
1913
1938 |
| gptkbp:art_style |
gptkb:Art_Deco
|
| gptkbp:artistic_influence |
remains popular today
remains popular among collectors continues to be sought after by collectors often reproduced in art and media remains a favorite among collectors |
| gptkbp:artwork |
considered a masterpiece of coin design
|
| gptkbp:circulation |
1913-1938
1913 to 1938 |
| gptkbp:coinage_act |
Coinage Act of 1890
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| gptkbp:collectibility |
highly collectible
varies by condition |
| gptkbp:commemorated_by |
celebrates American wildlife
|
| gptkbp:community |
active collectors and enthusiasts
|
| gptkbp:composed_by |
75% copper, 25% nickel
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
symbol of the American West
featured in American culture |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
represents Native American heritage
|
| gptkbp:cultural_symbol |
represents American frontier spirit
|
| gptkbp:currency |
circulating coin
Indian Head penny |
| gptkbp:design |
gptkb:Bison
gptkb:Buffalo gptkb:U._S._Treasury_Department widely recognized Indian head none during production awarded for artistic merit no major design changes during its run Indian chief American bison on a mound Profile of a Native American featured in coin collecting literature featured in various numismatic literature recognized by the American Numismatic Association relief engraving struck in high relief widely recognized in American numismatics widely recognized in numismatic circles |
| gptkbp:design_context |
early 20th century America
|
| gptkbp:design_critique |
praised for realism
praised for artistic quality |
| gptkbp:design_date |
1912
1913 1913 to 1938 |
| gptkbp:design_elements |
simple and iconic
textured surface realistic portrayal of buffalo and Native American |
| gptkbp:design_end |
replaced by Jefferson nickel
|
| gptkbp:design_features |
two prominent figures
|
| gptkbp:design_historical_context |
reflects American values of the time
|
| gptkbp:design_influence |
gptkb:Native_American_culture
American culture significant in American numismatics inspired other artists and designers American numismatic art |
| gptkbp:design_preservation |
preserved in coin collections
|
| gptkbp:design_reception |
well-received by the public
|
| gptkbp:design_reproduction |
often reproduced in various forms
|
| gptkbp:designed_by |
gptkb:James_Earle_Fraser
|
| gptkbp:diameter |
21.21 mm
21.2 mm |
| gptkbp:educational_value |
teaches about American history
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| gptkbp:exhibition |
featured in coin shows and exhibitions
|
| gptkbp:features |
gptkb:American_bison
Native American portrait Native American profile |
| gptkbp:first_released |
1913
|
| gptkbp:focus |
date and mint mark varieties
|
| gptkbp:form_factor |
condition, rarity, demand
|
| gptkbp:has_interest |
increased over time
|
| gptkbp:has_variations |
includes proofs and uncirculated versions
multiple mint marks |
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
reflects American values of the time
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Great Depression era
reflects early 20th-century America |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
symbol of American heritage
Great Depression era represents American history marks a significant era in U. S. coinage. |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Buffalo nickel
|
| gptkbp:innovation |
inspired by earlier coins
part of the transition in American coinage |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
gptkb:Native_American_culture
real-life bison Buffalo and Native American heritage |
| gptkbp:investment |
considered a good investment by some collectors
|
| gptkbp:is_popular_among |
numismatists
|
| gptkbp:latest_version |
1938
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
influenced future coin designs
influenced later coin designs influenced modern coin designs remains a symbol of American coins |
| gptkbp:market_position |
widely available in various conditions
|
| gptkbp:mint_mark_location |
on the reverse side
|
| gptkbp:minted_by |
gptkb:United_States_Mint
1913 1938 over 1 billion coins |
| gptkbp:notable_collection |
many numismatists
|
| gptkbp:notable_examples |
1937-D three-legged buffalo
|
| gptkbp:preservation_efforts |
coin holders, albums
|
| gptkbp:produces |
striking
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| gptkbp:production_location |
Philadelphia Mint, Denver Mint, San Francisco Mint
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| gptkbp:production_years |
1913-1938
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| gptkbp:rarity |
certain dates are rare
some dates are rarer than others |
| gptkbp:related_collectibles |
other vintage U. S. coins
|
| gptkbp:style |
gptkb:Art_Deco
|
| gptkbp:symbolism |
American heritage
represents strength and resilience |
| gptkbp:trends |
increased interest in vintage coins
|
| gptkbp:values |
5 cents
varies by condition varies by condition and rarity graded by professional services varies based on condition and rarity higher in uncirculated condition |
| gptkbp:variant |
three-legged buffalo
1937-D three-legged buffalo 1918/7-D overdate |
| gptkbp:weight |
5 grams
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