Worth of buffalo nickel

Answer 1

Like all coins, the value is based upon several factors: coin grade (condition): about good (AG), good (G), fine (F), very fine (VF), extra fine (EF), almost uncirculated (AU), uncirculated (Unc) and proof - the better the grade, the more the value. mintage (how many were made): usually lower mintage coins are worth considerately more that high mintage coins. mint mark: the marking, or lack of marking, on a coin that corresponds to where it was produced (D=Denver, S=San Francisco, P or blank=Philadelphia, etc.). market: coins are like any product; some types are more valuable or collectible at more times than others, depending on the market demand.

On a buffalo nickel*, the mint mark will be a small D or S underneath the words FIVE CENTS. Buffalo nickels from Philadelphia don't have a mint mark.

Refer to a Coin Value listing on the Web or in a coin magazine at your local grocery or department store.

Answer Common date buffalo nickels in circulated condition, with a full readable date, are generally worth about 50 cents apiece.

Dateless buffalo nickels are usually considered filler or cull coins and end up in a dealer's "4 for a quarter" box.

Retail prices for rarer dates can be found at NumisMedia: Buffalo Nickel Prices (link below).

An online guide for grading your coin can be found at CoinCentric: Grading Buffalo Nickels.

Note: These nickels were made from 1913 to 1938. They can still be acquired through circulation but this is very rare.

The "F" is not a mint mark. It is the designers initial. It was designed by

James E. Fraser.

Answer 2

Buffalo nickels were struck over a 25-year span and at 3 different mints, so any evaluation would need much more information : date, mint mark, and condition.

Dateless buffalo nickels (the date was in high relief on them and was quickly worn away) can be found from anywhere from 8-20 cents from coin dealers, but pristine key-dates can go for a hundred dollars or more.

If the coin is in readable condition, then it's probably worth at least 35 cents or so. It could be worth significantly more, but you'd need to take it to a coin dealer to know for certain.

Important things to know:

• The first buffalo nickel was minted in 1913. Any dates that appear to be earlier are due to wear.

• The "F" on the front of the coin is the monogram of the coin's designer James Fraser, and not a mint mark. The mint mark (if there is one) is on the back underneath the words FIVE CENTS.
• The coin is called a buffalo nickel OR an Indian head nickel, but not "buffalo head nickel" as used by some. The reverse shows the entire buffalo, not just its head!
• NO buffalo nickels are made of silver. In fact, no US nickels of any date contain silver, except for the famous "war nickels" made during WWII.

*(see the related link which may supply more information)

The value is determined by factors such as the date, mint mark, and condition. Without knowing those details, it's impossible to give a specific answer Please post a new question and include 1. date 2.mintmark 3. condition.

Answer 3

There's no coin called a "buffalo head" nickel. They're called buffalo nickels or Indian head nickels - they show the entire buffalo, not just its head, LOL!

Please see the related question for more details.

Answer 4

Please post a new question with:

1. The coin's date

2. Whether it has a small S or D under the words FIVE CENTS (there may not be a letter)

3. The word BUFFALO spelled correctly so your question can be found via a search.

4. The word NICKEL spelled correctly.

Answer 5

All buffalo nickels made from 1913 - 1938 were made of 75% copper and 25% nickel. There were never any buffalo nickels made of silver.

Answer 6

Buffalo nickels were made from 1913 to 1938 so for a collectible value (if any) a date is needed. Post a new question with more information.

Answer 7

Please post a new question with the coin's date.

To clear things up:

> The animal shown is an American plains buffalo. Water buffalo live in Asia.

Answer 8

This question doesn't have enough information to give an answer. Try again, but include the date, mint mark, and possibly the condition.

Answer 9

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