1880 is a scarce date for shield nickels so you should have your coin authenticated to make sure it's genuine. Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 07/2010:
Very worn condition - $540
Moderately worn - $850
Slightly worn - $1,500
Almost no wear - $3,030
Uncirculated - $5,340 to $87,750 depending on quality
It's the usual practice of this site to answer a single question at a time. Please see:"What is the value of a 1940 US nickel?""What is the value of a 1942 US nickel?""What is the value of a 1944 US nickel?"
This design is called either a buffalo nickel or an Indian head nickel; both names are about equally common. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1919 US nickel?" for more information.
The US nickel was first issued in 1866. Please double-check your coin.
1880-series US $2 bills were issued as United States Notes rather than silver certificates. Please see the question "What is the value of an 1880 US 2 dollar bill?" for more information.
In average condition, both coins are only worth their face value.
Buffalo nickels were only struck from 1913 to 1938.
It's the usual practice of this site to answer a single question at a time. Please see:"What is the value of a 1940 US nickel?""What is the value of a 1942 US nickel?""What is the value of a 1944 US nickel?"
As of 16 Feb 2018, the melt value of one US nickel is 4.4 cents.
This design is called either a buffalo nickel or an Indian head nickel; both names are about equally common. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1919 US nickel?" for more information.
The US nickel was first issued in 1866. Please double-check your coin.
1880-series US $2 bills were issued as United States Notes rather than silver certificates. Please see the question "What is the value of an 1880 US 2 dollar bill?" for more information.
5 cents.
A 1957 nickel is worth face value only, unless it's uncirculated or a proof coin.
In average condition, both coins are only worth their face value.
Average current retail value is $5.00
Check that coin again. The first U.S. nickel was issued in 1866.
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.