What is the value of a 1934 US nickel?

Answer 1

Look on the back of the coin to see if there's a small mint mark letter below the words FIVE CENTS. It may be blank or there may be a D. (The F on the front of the coin is the designer's monogram and not a mint mark.)

Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 02/2013:

No mint mark (Philadelphia):

Very worn condition - $1

Moderately worn - $3

Slightly worn - $5

Almost no wear - $18

Uncirculated - $42 to $3,670 depending on quality

"D" mint mark (Denver):

Very worn - $1

Moderately worn - $5

Slightly worn - $9

Almost no wear - $43

Uncirculated - $77 to $2,540

These are the best available prices. When selling this coin the actual value may be higher or lower than these listed.