You have a piece of folk art called a hobo nickel. The design of a buffalo nickel lends itself to being altered, and it was (and still is) common to use metalworking tools to create new and interesting art.
You'd have to take your coin to a dealer or appraiser who handles hobo nickels so it can be evaluated. Modern versions sell for $10 to $50 but ones made during the time these coins were in circulation can be worth several times that amount.
value of a 1936 buffalo head nickel
The coin is called an Indian Head nickel or a buffalo nickel, not "buffalo head" - after all, it shows the entire buffalo! Please see the question "What is the value of a 1936 US nickel?" for more information.
The coin is called an Indian Head nickel or a buffalo nickel, not "buffalo head" - after all, it shows the entire buffalo! Please see the question "What is the value of a 1934 US nickel?" for more information.
It's not a Buffalo Head nickel, it's a Indian Head and/or a Buffalo nickel. Average value is $1.00-$3.00.
The coin is called either an Indian Head nickel or a buffalo nickel, but not "buffalo head". After all, it shows the entire buffalo and not just its head, LOL! Please see the question "What is the value of a 1930 US nickel?" for more information.
value of a 1936 buffalo head nickel
The coin is called an Indian Head nickel or a buffalo nickel, not "buffalo head" - after all, it shows the entire buffalo! Please see the question "What is the value of a 1936 US nickel?" for more information.
The coin is called an Indian Head nickel or a buffalo nickel, not "buffalo head" - after all, it shows the entire buffalo! Please see the question "What is the value of a 1934 US nickel?" for more information.
This coin is commonly called either a buffalo nickel or an Indian head nickel but not a "buffalo head nickel" - after all, it shows the whole buffalo! Please see the question "What is the value of a 1927 US nickel?" for more information.
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.
It's not a Buffalo Head nickel, it's a Indian Head and/or a Buffalo nickel. Average value is $1.00-$3.00.
The coin is called either an Indian Head nickel or a buffalo nickel, but not "buffalo head". After all, it shows the entire buffalo and not just its head, LOL! Please see the question "What is the value of a 1930 US nickel?" for more information.
There is no such thing as an 1889 Buffalo Nickel. Buffalo nickels were only minted from 1913 to 1938. A nickel minted in 1889 would be a Liberty Head or "V" nickel.
This coin is commonly called either a buffalo nickel or an Indian head nickel (*). Please see the question "What is the value of a 1927 US nickel?" for more information. (*) But not a "buffalo head nickel" - after all, it shows the whole buffalo! Assuming the coin is circulated and has no mintmark, the 1927 Buffalo nickel is very common, average coins are $1.00-$5.00
This coin is commonly called either a buffalo nickel or an Indian head nickel (*). Please see the question "What is the value of a 1927 US nickel?" for more information. (*) But not a "buffalo head nickel" - after all, it shows the whole buffalo! Assuming the coin is circulated and has no mintmark, the 1927 Buffalo nickel is very common, average coins are $1.00-$5.00
The coin is normally called either a Buffalo nickel or an Indian Head nickel. The entire buffalo is shown, not just its head, LOL! Please see the question "What is the value of a 1937 US nickel?" for more information.
These coins are normally called either a Buffalo nickel or an Indian Head nickel. The entire buffalo is shown, not just its head, LOL! Please see the question "What is the value of a 1916 US nickel?" for more information