What is the value of a 1937 buffalo nickel?

Answer 1

This famous design is called either a buffalo nickel or an Indian head nickel; both names are about equally common.

1937 is a common date for Buffalo Nickels. In average Circulated condition, it's worth about 50 cents. If the buffalo's horn is complete, it's worth $1.00 to $1.50 and you can usually check prices on common coins by looking on eBay or the websites of coin dealers. There are quite a few of them on the web.

Please see the question "What is the value of a 1937 US nickel?" for more information.

A 1937 Buffalo nickEL is common, if it's in collectible condition the value is $1.00-$3.00 for an average coin. It's worth around $.50-2.50 in average condition, and up to almost $20 if uncirculated.

If the buffalo has 4 legs visible it's a common variety worth about $1 in average condition. If it's missing one leg it MAY be a much rarer variety worth in excess of $500. However there are many counterfeits so if you have the 3-leg version it should be inspected by a professional dealer or appraiser.

FAQs:

• Do buffalo nickels contain any silver?

  > No. Like all nickels except the famous "war nickels" of 1942-45, buffalo nickels are 75% copper and 25% nickel

• Is the coin also called a "nickle"?

  No. There IS something called a "nickle" but it's a small European bird!!

Answer 2

10 dollars