1916 isn't generally a rare date for early Indian Head nickels except for the double-die variety. Look on the back of the coin to see if there's a small mint mark letter below the words FIVE CENTS. It may be blank or there may be a D or S. (The F on the front of the coin is the designer's monogram and not a mint mark.)
Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 03/2011:
No mint mark (Philadelphia):
Very worn condition - $5
Moderately worn - $7
Slightly worn - $8
Almost no wear - $22
Uncirculated - $42 to $6,340 depending on quality
"D" mint mark (Denver):
Very worn - $13
Moderately worn - $23
Slightly worn - $36
Almost no wear - $104
Uncirculated - $144 to $20,480
"S" mint mark (San Francisco):
Very worn - $10
Moderately worn - $18
Slightly worn - $35
Almost no wear - $109
Uncirculated - $180 to $22,750
The double-die variety will show a kind of ghost image of the "16" behind the main date. These coins are quite valuable:
Very worn - $3,410
Moderately worn - $8,060
Slightly worn - $11,810
Almost no wear - $33,438
Uncirculated - $53,130 to $455,000
DISCLAIMER: The retail values quoted are the best available as of the date shown, but may vary due to market fluctuations. Also the wholesale (buying) price of a coin will be less than the selling (retail) price. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.
These coins are normally called either a Buffalo nickel or an Indian Head nickel. The entire buffalo is shown, not just its head, LOL! Please see the question "What is the value of a 1916 US nickel?" for more information
These coins are also frequently called Indian Head nickels. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1916 US nickel?" for more information. Please recompose your inquiry to include exactly what you desire to know about the coin.
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?"
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.
These coins are normally called either a Buffalo nickel or an Indian Head nickel. The entire buffalo is shown, not just its head, LOL! Please see the question "What is the value of a 1916 US nickel?" for more information
These coins are also frequently called Indian Head nickels. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1916 US nickel?" for more information. Please recompose your inquiry to include exactly what you desire to know about the coin.
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?"
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.
5 cents.
In average condition, both coins are only worth their face value.
A 1957 nickel is worth face value only, unless it's uncirculated or a proof coin.
Ordinary stamps were 3 cents each in 1916 .
Average current retail value is $5.00
Check that coin again. The first U.S. nickel was issued in 1866.
Liberty nickels were made from 1883 to 1912. Your coin is a familiar Jefferson nickel. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1939 US nickel?" for values.