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1913-S Type II is the most valuable circulation-strike buffalo nickel, with prices as of 10/2015 ranging from $250 in worn condition to over $22,000 for a high-quality coin.
All other expensive buffalo nickels are the result of minting errors:
- 1914/13 overdate - $250 to $70,000
- 1916/16 overdate - $3,700 to $455,000
- 1918/17-D overdate - $1,000 to $265,000
- 1937 three legs - $500 to $120,000
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Are the native American nickels with liberty spelled on them rare?
No. But the ones where the buffalo have three legs are.
How rare is a 1940 buffalo nickel?
It would be a spectacular rarity because the last buffalo nickels were made in 1938. Please check your coin again.
When were buffalo nickels issued?
Buffalo nickels were minted from 1913 to 1938.
What were the values of a buffalo head nickel in 1970?
In 1970 buffalo nickels could still be often found in circulation. So other than rare dates and high grade uncirculated specimens, the rest had little or no added value. Also, they are normally called either "buffalo nickels" or "Indian head nickels". The image is of an entire buffalo, not just its head, LOL!
The value of buffalo nickels 1950?
The last Buffalo nickels were minted in 1938.
What is the value of a 1939 buffalo head nickel?
Please check again and post a new question. Buffalo* nickels were minted from 1913 to 1938. [*] Nickels depicting an Indian head on one side and a buffalo on the other are called Indian head nickels OR buffalo nickels, but not "buffalo head" nickels because they show the entire buffalo, not just its head. Check that coin again. The last year for buffalo nickels was 1938.
How many 3 legged buffalo nickels were made?
The "3-Legged" variety is only known from the Denver Mint. So the coin will have a "D" mintmark on the reverse under FIVE CENTS. No one knows exactly how many authentic examples of this famous error were struck.
1908 buffalo head nickel?
Please check again and post a new question. Buffalo* nickels were minted from 1913 to 1938. [*] Nickels depicting an Indian head on one side and a buffalo on the other are called Indian head nickels OR buffalo nickels, but not "buffalo head" nickels because they show the entire buffalo, not just its head.
Is a 1937 buffalo nickel without a mint mark rare?
No. The 1937-Philadelphia is actually the second most common date of all buffalo nickels at 79.5 million.
How many buffalo nickels have been minted?
Based on US Mint figures, a total of 1,212,895,399 buffalo (= Indian head) nickels were minted from 1913 to 1938
What is the value of a 1955 buffalo head nickel?
Please check again and post a new question. Buffalo* nickels were minted from 1913 to 1938. [*] Nickels depicting an Indian head on one side and a buffalo on the other are called Indian head nickels OR buffalo nickels, but not "buffalo head" nickels because they show the entire buffalo, not just its head.
What is the value of an 1883 buffalo head nickel?
Please check again and post a new question. Buffalo* nickels were minted from 1913 to 1938. [*] Nickels depicting an Indian head on one side and a buffalo on the other are called Indian head nickels OR buffalo nickels, but not "buffalo head" nickels because they show the entire buffalo, not just its head.
