This coin is a Liberty Head Nickel (V means 5 cents - remember Roman numerals?) and 1888 is a somewhat scarce date.
The grade rules the price. Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 02/2010:
Very worn condition - $26
Moderately worn - $60
Slightly worn - $112
Almost no wear - $210
Uncirculated - $270 to $2,660 depending on quality
The value of an 1884 Buffalo Head nickel in excellent condition could range from $25 to $50 depending on specific characteristics like mint mark and overall quality. Similarly, an 1888 Buffalo Head nickel in excellent condition could be valued between $20 and $40. It's recommended to have a professional coin appraiser assess the coins for a more accurate valuation.
Buffalo Nickels were minted only from 1913 to 1938 -- you must have something else.
Buffalo nickels were minted from 1913 to 1938.
Buffalo nickels were made from 1913 to 1938. Please check your coin again and post a new question.
Buffalo nickels were only struck from 1913 to 1938. Please check again and post a new, separate question with the correct date.
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The value of a 1937 buffalo nickel with an Indian on it can vary depending on its condition. In general, these nickels can range in value from a few dollars for well-worn coins to over $100 for ones in excellent condition. It is recommended to have the coin appraised by a professional to get an accurate value.
The 1936-D Buffalo nickEL is common, average condition coins are $1.00-$3.00
In average condition, both coins are only worth their face value.
Even in the worst condition a 1937 Buffalo head nickel can be valuable. This coin has been sold for 80 dollars in good condition and 50 dollars in poor condition.
No Buffalo nickels have silver regardless of date,but the value of a 1935 in average condition is 25 cents
Average retail value is $1.00-$3.00 depending on condition.
A 1935 Buffalo nickel in average condition runs $1.00-$3.00 retail
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.
Value depends on date, mintmark and condition. Post new question.
About 1.50 depending on condition. Uncirculated about $5
This is a common date in the Buffalo Nickel series - and in average-circulated condition, retails for about $1. If it's uncirculated, it can retail for up to $50 or $60.