This famous design is called either a buffalo nickel or an Indian head nickel; both names are about equally common.
The mint mark position is below the words FIVE CENTS. As of 04/2013, Numismedia shows the following retail values:
No mint mark = Philadelphia
Very worn condition - $1
Moderately worn - $2
Slightly worn - $10
Almost no wear - $25
Uncirculated - $32+ depending on quality
D = Denver
Very worn condition - $1
Moderately worn - $5
Slightly worn - $14
Almost no wear - $40
Uncirculated - $54+
S = San Francisco
Very worn condition - $1
Moderately worn - $
Slightly worn - $10
Almost no wear - $75
Uncirculated - $210+
may vary depending on condition and mint mark. about $5
The U.S. has never used an E mint mark. What you may be seeing is a small F, which is the initial of the designer James Fraser.Mint marks on Buffalo nickels are below the word "Five Cents".blank = PhiladelphiaD = DenverS = San FranciscoPlease see the question "What is the value of a 1928 US nickel?" for more information.
What you're seeing isn't an E and isn't a mint mark. It's a small F, which is the initial of the designer James Fraser.Mint marks on Buffalo nickels are below the word "Five Cents" on the back of the coin.blank = PhiladelphiaD = DenverS = San FranciscoThere's more information at the question "What is the value of a 1928 US nickel?"
This famous design is called either a buffalo nickel or an Indian head nickel; both names are about equally common. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1928 US nickel?" for more information. 1928 is not a rare date for Buffalo nickels. In average circulated condition it's worth about 50 cents. If it has enough details to still clearly see the entire horn on the buffalo, it will be worth $8.00 or more. Check the back, under the FIVE CENTS for a letter "D" or "S". Having one of these mintmarks will make your coin worth more -- especially in the higher grades.
This famous design is also frequently called an Indian head nickel. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1920 US nickel?" for more information.
The coin is called an Indian head nickel or a buffalo nickel, not a "buffalo head". It shows the entire buffalo, not just its head. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1920 US nickel?" for more information.
Either "Indian head" or "buffalo", but not "buffalo head". Buffalo nickels show the whole animal, LOL! Please see the question "What is the value of a 1928 US nickel?" for more information.
There is no such thing as a nickle. A nickel, on the other hand, is a unit of currency in the US. One nickel has a decimal value of 1. If you wanted the decimal value of a nickel in terms of a cent or a dollar, you should have specified that in the question.
It's the usual practice of this site to answer a single question at a time. Please see:"What is the value of a 1940 US nickel?""What is the value of a 1942 US nickel?""What is the value of a 1944 US nickel?"
The U.S. has never used an E mint mark. What you may be seeing is a small F, which is the initial of the designer James Fraser.Mint marks on Buffalo nickels are below the word "Five Cents".blank = PhiladelphiaD = DenverS = San FranciscoPlease see the question "What is the value of a 1928 US nickel?" for more information.
What you're seeing isn't an E and isn't a mint mark. It's a small F, which is the initial of the designer James Fraser.Mint marks on Buffalo nickels are below the word "Five Cents" on the back of the coin.blank = PhiladelphiaD = DenverS = San FranciscoThere's more information at the question "What is the value of a 1928 US nickel?"
This design is called either a buffalo nickel or an Indian head nickel; both names are about equally common. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1919 US nickel?" for more information.
The US nickel was first issued in 1866. Please double-check your coin.
This famous design is called either a buffalo nickel or an Indian head nickel; both names are about equally common. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1928 US nickel?" for more information. 1928 is not a rare date for Buffalo nickels. In average circulated condition it's worth about 50 cents. If it has enough details to still clearly see the entire horn on the buffalo, it will be worth $8.00 or more. Check the back, under the FIVE CENTS for a letter "D" or "S". Having one of these mintmarks will make your coin worth more -- especially in the higher grades.
5 cents.
This famous design is called either a buffalo nickel or an Indian head nickel; both names are about equally common. Please see the Related Question for more information.
A 1957 nickel is worth face value only, unless it's uncirculated or a proof coin.
In average condition, both coins are only worth their face value.