How much is a buffalo dime worth?

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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Are Buffalo coins 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.
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What makes a Buffalo nickel rare?

Numismatic experts believe that the mint produced over 100,000 of these coins. A majority of them circulated before collectors could save them for their coin collections. Therefore, the uncirculated specimens are extremely rare. This is another example of an extremely rare mint error.
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What is a Buffalo dime?

The Buffalo nickel or Indian Head nickel is a copper-nickel five-cent piece that was struck by the United States Mint from 1913 to 1938. It was designed by sculptor James Earle Fraser.
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Is a 2005 Buffalo nickel worth anything?

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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There Are Dimes In Circulation Worth $1.9 Million And Here's How To Spot Them



Is an Indian head nickel worth anything?

Today, most buffalo details have soft details and obvious signs of wear. However, even a very worn buffalo nickel is worth well above its five-cent face value. According to Coin Study, a circulated buffalo nickel in poor or fair condition is worth a minimum of 40 to 50 cents.
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What year nickels are worth keeping?

Jefferson Nickels made between 1942 in 1945, are also called War Nickels and consisted of 35% silver. This means they are worth more than face value and most of them have been removed from circulation. An easy way to identify these more valuable coins is to look on the reverse.
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How can I buy Buffalo coins?

The American Buffalo gold coin remain readily available from coin brokers, gold brokers, and other brokerage firms. Firms like these typically buy and sell gold, coins and other precious metals.
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How do I know if my Buffalo Nickel is valuable?

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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How much are wheat pennies worth?

Most wheat cents (wheat pennies were minted between 1909 and 1956) are worth about 4 to 5 cents. Those in better condition can have double-digit value. Special examples (especially those in near perfect condition) can be worth much more. Indian Head pennies from 1859 to 1879 are generally worth more than $10.
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What's the most valuable dime?

1975 No-S Roosevelt Dime

The 1975 No-S proof Roosevelt dime is one of the most valuable of all modern coins. Just two known specimens exist. The most recent sale realized $456,000—nearly a half-million dollars.
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What dimes are worth money?

These are 25 of the most valuable dimes, and they are worth a combined $8.6 million.
  • 1945 S Micro S Full Band Mercury Dime. ...
  • 1860 Liberty Seated Dime. ...
  • 1968 No S Roosevelt Dime Proof. ...
  • 1856 S Seated Liberty Dime. ...
  • 1844 Seated Liberty Dime. ...
  • 1860 O Seated Liberty Dime. ...
  • 1874 Seated Liberty Dime With Arrows Proof.
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What are Susan B Anthony dollars worth?

How much are they worth? Again, the value of a particular coin could depend on grade and condition. A circulated wide rim 1979-P dollar is worth $5 to $8, whereas an uncirculated piece could be valued at $25 or more, according to Coins Guide. But that's nothing compared to the value of the 1980 proof coin.
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What is the most valuable coin?

1. The 1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar. The 1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar may sit atop the rankings of the most expensive coin ever sold, at least for now.
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How much is a flying eagle penny worth?

Today, a circulated 1857 Flying Eagle penny grading is worth around $30, and uncirculated pieces are worth around $225 and up. As with all Flying Eagle pennies in the higher grades, be sure to purchase as a certified and authenticated variety, since counterfeits of these early small cents are growing.
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How much is a Liberty nickel worth?

The Value of V-Nickels-What Dealers Pay

The value of a V-Nickel depends on its minting year, relative scarcity and other factors. An 1889 V-Nickel in good condition may fetch $10 while an 1885 V-Nickel in uncirculated condition may fetch over $1500.
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Are steel pennies worth anything?

Most steel pennies are worth between 20 cents and 20 dollars. Prices for 1943 penny error coins, like the 1943-D doubled mintmark variety, can reach several hundred dollars. There are few vintage coins as widely collected as the 1943 steel Lincoln penny. This applies within and even beyond the numismatic realm.
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Is there a $100 U.S. coin?

The U.S. Mint produced its first legal tender platinum proof coin in 1997. Its $100 face value is the highest denomination for a U.S. legal tender coin. Produced for collectors, it bears the “W” mint mark of the West Point Mint, where it is produced.
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How much is a $50 Buffalo coin worth?

Pricing for the proof coin is $2,790.00. That is subject to change weekly, however, based on the Mint's pricing matrix that ties coin prices to fluctuations in the gold market. The coin's current price is based on an average of LBMA gold prices that resides within $1,850.00 to $1,899.99 an ounce.
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What is the rarest quarter?

The Top 15 Most Valuable Quarters
  • 1834 Proof Capped Bust Quarter. ...
  • 1841 Proof Liberty Seated Quarter. ...
  • 1804 Draped Bust Quarter. ...
  • 1828 Capped Bust Quarter - Repunched Denomination 25/5/50C. ...
  • 1838 Proof Liberty Seated Quarter - No Drapery. ...
  • 1805 Draped Bust Quarter. ...
  • 1850 Proof Liberty Seated Quarter.
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What is the most sought after nickel?

The 15 Most Valuable Nickels
  • 08 of 15. ...
  • 09 of 15. ...
  • 10 of 15. #6 1917-S Buffalo Nickel. ...
  • 11 of 15. #5 1913-D Buffalo Nickel–Type 2. ...
  • 12 of 15. #4 1916 Buffalo Nickel–Doubled Die Obverse. ...
  • 13 of 15. #3 1926-S Buffalo Nickel. ...
  • 14 of 15. #2 1918/7-D Buffalo Nickel–Doubled Die Obverse. ...
  • 15 of 15. #1 1913 Liberty Nickel–The Olsen Specimen.
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What pennies should I look for?

15 Most Valuable Pennies Still in Circulation
  • 15 Most Valuable Pennies Still in Circulation. ...
  • 15. 1995 Lincoln Memorial Cent (Doubled Die) ...
  • 1970 S Lincoln Memorial Cent (Small Date - High 7) ...
  • 1999 S Lincoln Memorial Cent (Close AM) ...
  • 1984 Lincoln Memorial Cent (Doubled Die Ear) ...
  • 1983 Lincoln Memorial Cent (Doubled Die Reverse)
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