It varies by condition and mint mark. In worn condition from the Philadelphia mint (no mint mark), it's worth around 50 cents. A '26-D is worth at least $8, and a '26-S is worth at least $16.
It depends on the grade of the coin. Most have a lot of wear and sell for $1.00-$3.00. Look on the back of the coin below the word Five Cents. It may be blank or have a D or S mintmark.
No Mintmark-
Very Worn-$1-$3
Moderately worn-$6
Some Wear-$12
Almost No Wear-$20-$23
No Wear- $44-$2,260
D mintmark-
Very Worn-$8-$20
Moderately worn-$90
Some Wear-$180
Almost No Wear-$250-$325
No Wear-$342-$10,890
S mintmark-
Very worn-$17-$89
Moderately worn-$240
Some Wear-$1,050
Almost No Wear-$2,200-$2,970
No Wear-$4,590-$97,500
The prices are as of July 2011. These prices vary greatly on the condition of the coin. You may get more or less when you take them to a collector.
"Nickle"
The correct spelling is nickel.
7-10-11>>> Assuming the coin is circulated and has no mintmark, the 1920 Buffalo nickel is a comm date of the series. For an accurate assessment of value the coin needs to be seen and graded. Most coins of this type have seen heavy use and show a lot of wear. In general, the retail value of average circulated grade coins is $2.00-$8.00. Values are a market average and only for coins in collectible condition, coins that are bent, corroded, scratched, used as jewelry or have been cleaned have far less value if any to a collector or dealer.
A 1920 Buffalo nickel is common, assuming it's circulated and has no mintmark values for coins in average circulated condition are $2.00-$8.00. The Buffalo is fully out lined in all grades, the term is "Full Horn."
The condition of the coin determines the value, in good condition, it is worth about $3.50 but if it is extremely fine condition, it is worth over $120.
I would recommend to Google a web site site to show you the various conditions and values.
A 1920 Buffalo nickel is common, assuming it's circulated and has no mintmark values for coins in average circulated condition are $2.00-$800
I was infomed $4 - 1,560 depending on quality
Buffalo nickels were only issued from 1913 to 1938.
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.
a 1920 buffalo nickel is worth about 2.50 because it's not that rare
A 1920 Buffalo nickel is common, assuming it's circulated and has no mintmark values for coins in average circulated condition are $2.00-$8.00.
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.
None at all, no buffalo's ever had silver
Perhaps you mean the buffalo nickel, because Abraham Lincoln has been on the cent since 1909.
I suspect the number is 1920, which makes it a regular Buffalo nickel, and it's worth about one dollar.
25 Most Valuable Nickels1.) 1913 Liberty Head V Nickel - Worth $4,408,6502.) 1880 Shield Nickel - Worth $20,0003.) 1924 S Buffalo Nickel - Worth $14,0004.) 1926 S Buffalo Nickel - Worth $7,6005.) 1927 S Buffalo Nickel - Worth $5,0006.) 1881 Shield Nickel - Worth $4,0007.) 1883 Shield Nickel - Worth $3,9008.) 1867 Shield Nickel - Worth $3,6009.) 1920 D Buffalo Nickel - Worth $3,50010.) 1928 D Buffalo Nickel - Worth $3,40011.) 1918 D Buffalo Nickel - Worth $3,30012.) 1925 S Buffalo Nickel - Worth $3,30013.) 1924 D Buffalo Nickel - Worth $3,00014.) 1870 Shield Nickel - Worth $3,00015.) 1920 S Buffalo Nickel - Worth $2,50016.) 1872 Shield Nickel - Worth $2,50017.) 1919 D Buffalo Nickel - Worth $2,35018.) 1885 Liberty Head V Nickel - Worth $2,32819.) 1912 S Liberty Head V Nickel - Worth $1,94520.) 1886 Liberty Head V Nickel - Worth $1,86121.) 1877 Shield Nickel - Worth $1,85422.) 1938 Jefferson Nickel - Worth $1,80023.) 1873 Shield Nickel - Worth $1,80024.) 1874 Shield Nickel - Worth $1,80025.) 1916 D Buffalo Nickel - Worth $1,780
Look at the back under FIVE CENTS to see if it has a mintmark, it makes a big difference in value. Post new question with new information.
The last V nickels were struck in 1912. 1920 is a Indian head.
The coins are also called buffalo nickels but none of them were struck in silver.
Please don't assume that because a coin is old it has to be made out of silver. Buffalo nickels were issued from 1913 to 1938 and all were struck in an alloy of copper and nickel. There has never been a silver buffalo nickel. If you can see the coin's date on the front, please enter a new question in the form "What is the value of a <date> US nickel" in the large box at the top of the page and click the GO button. (<date> is of course your coin's actual date, like 1920 or 1936) If the date isn't visible on the front (a common problem with buffalo nickels) it's called a "cull" and is worth at most 10 or 15 cents.