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SeatedNut Pillar of the Community United States 2797 Posts	Posted 07/30/2010 09:21 am Just sharing what I found on another forum. Here's a print of a NY Times article dated Nov 10, 1915. It concerns the disposition of a buffalo named "Black Diamond". Oh, by the way "Black Diamond" was the model for the reverse design of the Buffalo nickel (1913-1938). Interesting read. His stuffed head was circulating at ANA shows back in the 80's. Enjoy the read. http://query.nytimes.com/mem/archiv...9D946496D6CF Report this Post to the Staff

weerdsteev Pillar of the Community United States 1291 Posts	Posted 07/30/2010 10:38 am Interesting that the article fails to mention that he served as the model for the nickel. It mentions that he's famous but neglects the nickel part. Perhaps the author was not aware...? David Lange covers the whole Black Diamond thing pretty well in his book. Edited by weerdsteev 07/30/2010 10:40 am Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188393 Posts	Posted 07/30/2010 11:17 am Very interesting read. They wanted to cash him in before he cashed in. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
weerdsteev Pillar of the Community United States 1291 Posts	Posted 07/30/2010 4:47 pm I wonder if he tasted coppery...? Report this Post to the Staff
just carl Bedrock of the Community United States 20753 Posts	Posted 07/30/2010 4:47 pm But is it possible that he had a double for a stand in for that Nickel? Does anyone really know which Buffalo was used for that Nickel? And could there have been different Buffalos used for different Nickels? How do we know, how do we know? Report this Post to the Staff
Fatboy Valued Member United States 313 Posts	Posted 07/30/2010 5:07 pm Do you want fries with that? Report this Post to the Staff
bqcoins Valued Member United States 167 Posts	Posted 08/03/2010 11:41 am what an ignominous ending for such a magnificent creature. Report this Post to the Staff
delaner Pillar of the Community United States 870 Posts	Posted 08/03/2010 12:38 pm Cool! Thank you! It is surprising that such a well-researched article would leave out the biggest part of the story. Perhaps it was intentional, to protect the butcher... Report this Post to the Staff
Nickelman Pillar of the Community United States 1397 Posts	Posted 08/03/2010 11:55 pm His hide was turned into a 13-foot automobile robe. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_...nd_(buffalo) Report this Post to the Staff
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