For Jefferson nickels, the most valuable are the 1938-S, 1939-D, and 1950-D. For Buffalo nickels, key dates include 1913-D and S, both type 1 and 2, 1914-D, 1915-S, 1918/17-D, 1921-S, and 1937-D 3-leg. With Liberty nickels, valuable dates are 1885 and 1886. Then for Shield nickels, the rare dates are 1871, 1879, 1880, and 1881.
The coin is actually called a buffalo nickel or an Indian head nickel, but not "buffalo head". After all, it shows the entire buffalo, not just its head :)
The 3 most valuable Indian head (a/k/a buffalo) nickels are all error coins:
> 1916 with a re-cut date, so that a second "shadow" date appears underneath the first. As of 01/2015 prices range from $3750 in G4 (extremely worn) all the way up to $455,000 for a coin in MS66 condition, i.e. almost perfect shape.
> 1918-D with a re-cut 1917 underneath. Prices are $1000 in G4 up to $262,000 in MS65
> 1937-D with one leg of the buffalo missing due to overpolishing of a reverse die. The range here is $513 to $119,000 in MS67.
The 3 most valuable Indian head (a/k/a buffalo) nickels are all error coins:
> 1916 with a re-cut date, so that a second "shadow" date appears underneath the first. As of 01/2015 prices range from $3750 in G4 (extremely worn) all the way up to $455,000 for a coin in MS66 condition, i.e. almost perfect shape.
> 1918-D with a re-cut 1917 underneath. Prices are $1000 in G4 up to $262,000 in MS65
> 1937-D with one leg of the buffalo missing due to overpolishing of a reverse die. The range here is $513 to $119,000 in MS67.
Hands down it has to be the famous 1913 Liberty Head nickel. Only 5 were made and they were never officially authorized by the Mint. A recent sale of one of the best specimens was in the neighborhood of $7 million.
The single most valuable buffalo nickel is the 1937-D 3-legged variety, followed by the 1918/17-D double die, and then the 1913-S type 2.
Note that the coin is called an Indian Head or Buffalo nickel, but not "buffalo head" - it shows the entire buffalo!
The 1918-D 8 over 7 error coin still holds the auction record at $350,750.00
The 1937-Denver Buffalo Nickel that has "Three Legs" is the most Valuable.
probably the 1857/8, 8 over 7 flying eagle can be worth millions
1913 Liberty Nickel. A recent sale brought over $3,000,000.
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This design is known by a number of different names, most commonly Indian head nickel or buffalo nickel. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1935 US nickel?" for specific details.
the value of the nickel is 5 cent
Assuming the coin is circulated and has no mintmarks, retail value is $1.00-$4.00 for most coins. The 1930 Buffalo nickel is a very common coin.
A US nickel is 5 cents. ($0.05). Most nickels minted since the late 1950s have no extra value.
Most circulated coins are valued at $3.00-$5.00. The 1901 Liberty Head nickel is not rare or scarce.
1936 is the most common date, highest mintage Buffalo nickel of them all. Most are valued at 25 cents to 3 dollars depending on condition.
It most likely is gold plated, gold plating adds really no value to the coin and like any other 1999 nickel, it is worth 5 cents.
£250 million
It's a 2004 Jefferson nickel that has been gold plated, has no collectible value and is just a fancy nickel.
It's a 2004 Jefferson nickel that has been gold plated, has no collectible value and is just a fancy nickel.
A very common coin, average value is $2.00-$5.00 for most coin