MCJ ~ U.S. Buffalo Nickel Hand Cut Coin Earrings (Patina)

Artist: Aidan Poe from Meridian Idaho

Made in United States

The Buffalo nickel, officially called the Indian Head nickel, was designed by sculptor James Earle Fraser and issued by the United States from 1913 through 1938. Its obverse features a Native American portrait, while the reverse shows an American bison—commonly called a buffalo—standing on a mound. The coin was made from a copper-nickel alloy containing 75% copper and 25% nickel. Fraser’s design reflected the early 20th-century interest in honoring the American West and the nation’s Indigenous and frontier history. The hand cut silhouette gives these earrings a distinctive, artisan-crafted appearance, while the original coin details preserve their vintage character. Natural variations in color, wear, texture, and patina make every pair unique. Turn a piece of early American coinage into a wearable conversation piece with these one-of-a-kind Buffalo nickel earrings, designed for anyone who loves meaningful jewelry, vintage details, and handmade craftsmanship.