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one of a set of two buttons made from nickels
  • Diné (Navajo) peoples
  • one of a set of two buttons made from nickels, 1936–1956
  • Where object was made: United States
  • silver, copper
  • Object Height/Diameter: 0.5 x 2 cm
    Object Height/Diameter: 3/16 x 13/16 in
  • Gift of Ann and Britt Brown, Blackbear Bosin Collection
  • Not on display
  • 2007.0452.01
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Description

This is one of a set of two "Indian head" nickels, made convex. Copper wire loops are attached to the back to make them buttons. The date on this coin is 1936.