Are Buffalo nickels worth anything?

Most circulated buffalo nickels are only worth a slight premium over their still legal tender face value of 5 cents. Typically 25 or 30 cents. However, experienced coin collectors pay significant premiums for buffalo nickels that look as fresh and detailed today as the day they were minted.
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How do I know if my Buffalo nickel is worth anything?

Nowadays, you can determine Buffalo nickel value only by mintmark, the minting date, and its condition. Since these coins are relatively rare, even a heavily worn coin is worth well above face value if it has a readable date.
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History
  1. Philadelphia without a mint mark.
  2. San Francisco with S mint mark.
  3. Denver with D mint mark.
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Are any Buffalo nickels valuable?

1916/16 (Doubled Die Variety)

This die variety is the most sought-after of all the Buffalo nickel varieties. It is very valuable in circulated grades and very rare in uncirculated grades. Additionally, this rare coin can sell for thousands of dollars even in a well-worn condition such as G-4.
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Is a 1937 buffalo nickel worth anything?

1937 Buffalo Nickel Value

1937 Buffalo Nickels in Good 4 condition are worth about $1, while those in Fine 12 condition are valued at $2. Most examples of 1937 Buffalo Nickels will fall into either of these price points. Even 1937 Buffalo Nickels in Extra Fine 45 condition are only worth $4.
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What makes a 1936 buffalo nickel rare?

Like most coins that were minted in mass amounts, the 1936 Buffalo Nickel holds only a small premium in conditions less than Uncirculated. This is due to most coins being worn easily from circulation. In Good 4 condition, 1936 Buffalo Nickels are worth $0.50 and in Fine 12, approximately $1.00.
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How many 3 legged Buffalo nickels are there?

While there are no known mintage figures for the 1937-D 3-Legged Buffalo nickel, numismatic experts believe approximately 10,000 survive, with the vast majority of these extant in circulated grades.
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Is a 2005 buffalo nickel worth money?

The lower priced listings are still going for $300, $400, up to $800, and more. PCGS explains that this nickel started earning way more than five cents soon after the mistake was discovered in 2005. They quickly sold for $100 or more regardless of their condition.
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How much is a 2005 D buffalo nickel worth?

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 2005-D Jefferson Nickel (American Bison Variety) is Worth $0.39 to $1.43 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts.
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How do you date Buffalo nickels?

How To Tell What Year Your Buffalo Nickel Is. The year-date will always be located on the shoulder of the Indian Head, just above the miniature "F" inscription for designer James Earle Fraser. Note the proper location of the date (1913) in the bottom-left corner. Partial dates are also common.
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What are some rare nickels?

The 15 Most Valuable Nickels
  • 01 of 15. #15 1937-D Buffalo Nickel–Three Legs. ...
  • 02 of 15. #14 1935 Buffalo Nickel–Doubled Die Reverse. ...
  • 03 of 15. #13 1924-S Buffalo Nickel. ...
  • 04 of 15. #12 1919-S Buffalo Nickel. ...
  • 05 of 15. #11 1880 Shield Nickel. ...
  • 06 of 15. #10 1927-S Buffalo Nickel. ...
  • 07 of 15. #9 1918-S Buffalo Nickel. ...
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What year nickels have errors?

Some known Jefferson nickel errors

1939 double die: You may find one of the approximately 1,500 Jefferson double die nickels minted in Philadelphia in 1939. If you look closely at Monticello on these coins, then you can tell that the die has struck the coin twice.
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Are Buffalo nickels silver?

Please note, Buffalo nickels do not contain any silver. Please see below to view composition and today's metal value. This can be a highly-collectible coin, please view the numismatic value range to understand if your coin could command a high premium. copper price / pound on May 25, 2022.
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How much is a 1925 buffalo nickel worth?

The 1925 nickel value ranges from $1.60 for a well circulated coin to over $500 for the rare 1925-S Buffalo nickel in "Uncirculated" condition. This date buffalo nickel is rather elusive, any you find has good value.
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How much is a 2006 buffalo nickel worth?

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 2006-P Jefferson Nickel is Worth $0.28 to $0.85 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts.
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How much is a 2005 buffalo nickel worth in 2021?

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 2005-P Jefferson Nickel (American Bison Variety) is Worth $0.39 to $1.43 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition.
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What is a 2003 buffalo nickel worth?

Value of 2003-P Jefferson Nickel

The 2003-P Jefferson Nickel is worth face value. This coin is made up of non-precious metals so its value is not dependant on that.
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Is there anything special about 2005 nickels?

Washington — The United States Mint announced today that it is issuing two newly designed 5–cent coins (nickels) in 2005 to complete the Westward Journey Nickel Series™. A fresh, new image of President Thomas Jefferson will grace the obverse (heads side) of both nickels.
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What's a 3 legged buffalo nickel look like?

The 1937 D 3 Legs Buffalo Nickel error can be identified by looking at the legs of the buffalo on the reverse of the Indian head nickel. There will be 3 solid legs but the front leg will be clearly missing. Hence it will look like 3 legged buffalo as depicted in the example image of the coin above.
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How can you tell if a buffalo nickel is 3 legged?

The body of a genuine 3 legged buffalo nickel will be significantly smaller than a regular buffalo nickel. One of the funnier ways to spot a genuine nickel (Usually in BU or better) the buffalo looks like it's urinating. The two back legs of the buffalo will look very bumpy and rigid like the top of the indians neck.
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How much is a buffalo nickel worth with no date on it?

A coin collector must know the date to determine its value and see if it is a rare nickel or not. For example, undated Buffalo nickels are worth about six cents each, but only because people use them for jewelry, shirt buttons, and various other uses. All other types of nickels without dates are only worth face value.
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