Undated Buffalo nickels are worth about ten cents each, but only because people use them for jewelry, shirt buttons, and a variety of other uses. All other types of nickels without dates are only worth face value.
Is there any silver in a buffalo nickel?
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.
What’s the value of a 1925 Buffalo nickel?
The nickel pictured is a very nice “uncirculated” example and is eagerly sought by collectors and rare coin dealers who are willing to pay a premium. With a high starting value the 1925 Buffalo nickel is a nice little treasure to find in your box of old coins. The chart separates values according Condition and the Mint that produced the coin.
Where is the mintmark on a 1925 Buffalo Bill?
The chart separates values according Condition and the Mint that produced the coin. A listing of “1925-S” is a coin minted in San Francisco, they used an “S” as a mark. A “D” is the mintmark used by the Denver mint. These two mints placed their mintmark on the reverse below the buffalo.
Is the Buffalo nickel a circulated or uncirculated coin?
If your coin is worn and looks similar to the one illustrated in the link below, it is considered a circulated coin. Here’s a high-resolution photo of a circulated Buffalo Nickel. If your coin looks similar to the one illustrated in the link below and has no evidence of wear due to being in circulation, it is considered an uncirculated coin.
Is the front leg of a buffalo nickel worth anything?
Yes, the mint polished away the front leg of the buffalo on one of the dies used to strike the coins. Now a very exciting and popular variety worth hundreds of dollars. Should you find one in your group, it is worth $230 or more in Fine condition.
