All Buffalo nickels have the designer’s initials on it regardless of the mint facility where it was manufactured. If your coin has a mint mark, it will be under the buffalo on the reverse (“tails”) side of the coin, below the words FIVE CENTS. If the Philadelphia mint produced the coin, there is no mint mark.
How much would a 1926 buffalo nickel be worth today?
Pricing the 1926 Buffalo Nickel
| DATE | GOOD | UNCIRCULATED |
|---|---|---|
| 1926 | $1.25 | $20 |
| 1926 D | $10 | $300 |
| 1926 S | $22 | $2650 |
| Source: Red Book |
What is the difference between a Type 1 and Type 2 Buffalo Nickel?
The original or Type 1 design features the buffalo standing on a raised mound. The revised or Type 2 design features the buffalo standing on a flat plane or line. The main purpose of the redesign was to place the inscription “FIVE CENTS” within a recessed area so it would not wear away quickly in circulation.
How much is a 1926 s Buffalo nickel worth?
If your 1926-S buffalo nickel is in “Fine” or better condition dealers are paying $60 or more. This is only one example of a rare date, there are many more scattered throughout the series. Other than rare dates and varieties, what you are really hoping to find are better condition coins.
How can you tell the grade of a buffalo nickel?
The date area is high in relief on Buffalo nickels and quickly wears. A bold date showing places your coin in the upper grade ranges. Tilting the coin under the light at different angles helps find subtle details. Compare to the grading images, finding the grade closest to the condition of your coin.
When did the first Buffalo nickel come out?
Buffalo nickels were struck from 1913 through 1938. They are among the most popular 20th-century United States coins around. The coin depicts a Native American chief on the obverse and an American bison (or “buffalo”) on the reverse. This five-cent coin is beloved for its classic Old West imagery.
Are there proof Buffalo nickels in the US Mint?
Proof coins are made specifically for collectors. They exhibit sharper details, an eye-catching finish, and are made in limited quantities. The United States Mint made a handful of Buffalo nickels in proof before a 20-year hiatus on producing these specially struck coins.
