Hmm Is a Buffalo Nickel REALLY a BISON Nickel hm

[jgrinz]

heheehhe Kinda loses its flare being called a BISON Nickel AYe ... Got to thinking as I was picturing this Coin for sale on Ebay

 

 

 

 

 

A Dictionarian Quote ...

"the American Bison, which is commonly referred to as "buffalo" in American Western culture"

[RWB]

In 1912, as Fraser was putting the final touches on his design, Treasury Secretary MacVeagh usually referred to the animal as a "bison" not a "buffalo." Fraser called it both, depending on which of his letters one reads.

 

The sign on the cage for the animal Fraser claimed was the model, “Black Diamond,” who lived at New York’s Central Park Menagerie, said "American Bison."

[Amanda]

Yes, technically it IS a bison.

 

Actually, a Bison bison if you really want to get scientific.

 

Okay, that was bad.

 

I read that the nickname 'buffalo' comes from the fact that it kinda reminded early American settlers of the African and Asiatic Water Buffaloes.

 

So I guess you could call it a 'Bison Five Cent Piece,' if you really wanted to.

 

-Amanda

[jgrinz]

Yes, technically it IS a bison.

 

Actually, a Bison bison if you really want to get scientific.

 

Okay, that was bad.

 

I read that the nickname 'buffalo' comes from the fact that it kinda reminded early American settlers of the African and Asiatic Water Buffaloes.

 

So I guess you could call it a 'Bison Five Cent Piece,' if you really wanted to.

 

-Amanda

 

heheh I knew you would chime in AMANDA

[Zoins]

How many US coins does the bison appear on? I'm guessing more than a few Presidents

[RWB]

Poor Black Diamond was not in good health and ended up as "mystery meat" -- He was sold for only $300, much less than his meat value, largely because it would cost the zoo money if he died there and they had to pay to have him hauled away. The $300 was used to buy new animals. We don't know which other Central Park Menagerie inmates ended up as the "blue plate special."

[Amanda]

Poor Black Diamond was not in good health and ended up as "mystery meat" -- He was sold for only $300, much less than his meat value, largely because it would cost the zoo money if he died there and they had to pay to have him hauled away. The $300 was used to buy new animals. We don't know which other Central Park Menagerie inmates ended up as the "blue plate special."

 

I was sad when I learned this.

[WinstonWare]

Amanda good to see you are back . Did you go on a vacation? I was hoping you didn't leave us for another board.

[Hoot]

Actually, a Bison bison if you really want to get scientific.

 

Funny, I've heard that one before.

 

Hoot

[WoodenJefferson]

"I sure am glad they didn't put the Beefalo on the 2005 Nickel"

[TomB]

Actually, a Bison bison if you really want to get scientific.

 

Funny, I've heard that one before.

 

Hoot

I was waiting for you, Hoot!

[Conder101]

Poor Black Diamond was not in good health and ended up as "mystery meat"

My understanding was that the person that bought him and had him slaughtered actually sold "Black Diamond" steaks made from him. His head was also mounted (owned for at least awhile if not still by Bill Fivaz.), and his hide was made into an automobile robe. (Lap robe or blanket used by passengers in early autos, especially those in the rumble seat, to stay warm in cold weather.) I do not know what became of the auto robe.

[WoodenJefferson]

I had this photo of Black Diamond's mounted head...thought I'd share.

[Amanda]

Amanda good to see you are back . Did you go on a vacation? I was hoping you didn't leave us for another board.

 

I have just been really busy. And also we had family visiting that I don't get to see very often.

 

Woody that picture is sad.

 

-Amanda

[RWB]

That's a sorry looking critter....(referring to the beefalo and its handler). The head looks a little forlorn, too.