Hay Guys,
The Indian Nickel was minted from 1913 to 1938
from 75% copper and 25% nickel.
The Indian Nickel was also minted from BRONZE.
It was 95% copper and 5% tin and zinc
1864, 1864L, 1865 - 1869, 1869/69
1870 - 1885, 1886 Var. 1, 1886 Var. 2
1887 - 1909, 1909S
I do not know why they degrade so badly???
Some soils are not as bad. But, it is rare to see
a nice one recovered.
Happy Huntin,
Tabdog