No Buffalo nickels were struck in silver, only the Jefferson "War Nickels" from 1942 to 1945 have any silver in them.
It's an Indian head nickel or a buffalo nickel, not "buffalo head" - the entire buffalo is shown, not just its head, LOL! See the Related Question for answers.
These coins are called Indian head nickels or buffalo nickels but not "buffalo head". After all, they show the whole buffalo on the back, not just its head! Please see the question "What is the value of a 1929 US nickel?" for more information.
These coins are also frequently called Indian Head nickels. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1929 US nickel?" for more information.
About 1.50 depending on condition. Uncirculated about $5
With a small "S" under the words FIVE CENTS, about $1-2 in average condition. With a "D" or no letter, the upper range for an average circulated 1929 nickel* is about $3.
It's an Indian head nickel or a buffalo nickel, not "buffalo head" - the entire buffalo is shown, not just its head, LOL! See the Related Question for answers.
These coins are called Indian head nickels or buffalo nickels but not "buffalo head". After all, they show the whole buffalo on the back, not just its head! Please see the question "What is the value of a 1929 US nickel?" for more information.
These coins are also frequently called Indian Head nickels. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1929 US nickel?" for more information.
No, Copper-Nickel
About 1.50 depending on condition. Uncirculated about $5
With a small "S" under the words FIVE CENTS, about $1-2 in average condition. With a "D" or no letter, the upper range for an average circulated 1929 nickel* is about $3.
1919 and 1920 were the two years when the British silver coinage was debased from 0.9250 to 0.5000 silver. Which year the change was made depends on the denomination of the coin. Prior to 1919/1920, all British "silver" coins had a 92.5% silver content. From 1919/1920 to 1946, all British "silver" coins had a 50% silver content. From 1947 to present, all circulating British "silver" coins had a 0% silver content.
Off to Buffalo - 1929 was released on: USA: 16 February 1929
F is not a mint mark. It's the initial of the coin's designer, James E. Fraser. The mint mark position is on the back under FIVE CENTS. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1929 US nickel?" for more information
These coins are also frequently called buffalo nickels. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1929 US nickel?" for more information. ===== in worn condition- $0.40 to $0.75 in good condition- $1 to $1.50 in great condition- $2.75 to $8.00 in uncirculated condition- $72 to $122
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In average condition, value is $1.00-$4.00. Better grade coins are $10.00-$30.00. Mint State coins can be $50.00 or more.