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Buffalo Nickel 1913 - A Countermark?

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 Posted 10/01/2006  11:29 am Show Profile   Bookmark this topic Add maxentius to your friends list Get a Link to this Message Number of Subscribers
I've purchased these two 1913 Buffalo nickels (first and second type). I noticed a little "F" on the obverse below the date. What is it? Can it reduce the value?
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The "F" is the designer's initial. Designer is James E. Fraser, and you'll find that "F" on all Buffalo nickels.
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