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Without a date the coin has very little numismatic value. These usually end up in a grab-box at shows or hobby shops where the coins sell for 15 to 25 cents as curiosities.
In spite of its artistic beauty the Indian Head design had a major flaw when first designed - the date was raised above the rest of the image so it received the greatest amount of wear. In the mid-1920s the mint revised the coin so the date area would be slightly recessed. After that a lot more kept their dates.
There's a product called Nic-A-Date that can help recover a worn date. Nickel is a hard metal requiring high striking pressure that forces some of the image to "telegraph" into the lower parts of the coin blank. Nic-A-Date is a mild acid that etches away some of the unforced metal around the date to reveal the telegraphed image. However, collectors universally agree that Nic-A-Date damages a coin so it will not have any additional value above that grab-bag figure.
P.S. To clear up confusion, the coin's name is nickel rather than "nickle"
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My Indian head Buffalo nickel does not have a date how do I know how much it is worth?
The Indian head Buffalo nickel missing a date is usually considered a damaged coin, and its value can be lower than a typical Buffalo nickel. The worth would depend on other factors like condition, mintmark, and any identifiable features on the coin. Consult with a professional coin dealer or appraiser for an accurate assessment.
Is there any way to restore a date on an Indian head nickel where the date has totally rubbed off?
AnswerThere are some products that claim they can restore such dates, but most, if not all, of these are acids that will eliminate any collectible value of the coin. This rubbing-off of the date is common with circulated Indian head nickels, also called "buffalo nickels" before the 2005 release of the bison-reverse "Westward Journey" series nickel.---------That being said however there is a market for restored date coins. Granted a coin with an authentic date can be worth $200 and the restored date maybe $40 or $50. If you consider that a no-date coin is worth $0.10 to $0.15 each then you are not really losing anything to nic-a-date the coin and may find a tough date.
What is the value of a 1976 Indian dollar coin?
Please check your coin again and post a new, separate question. All $1 coins minted in 1976 carry a picture of President Eisenhower and the double date 1776-1976 in honor of the Bicentennial.
Is a Sacajawea coin with no date worth anything?
A Sacagawea coin with no date is likely a minting error known as a "mule coin." These coins are valuable to collectors and can potentially be worth more than its face value, depending on its condition and rarity. It is recommended to have the coin authenticated by a professional to determine its value accurately.
What is a value of an 1851 silver dollar with apache on it?
From your description, this is a known privately made novelty piece. It is NOT an official U.S. Mint issued coin. A real silver dollar dated 1851 is a Liberty Seated dollar. The obverse of the coin has the Indian head design that is similar to the Indian cents of 1859 -1909. The reverse has the denomination of 1 dollar and the date within a wreath. It has no numismatic collectible value.
What is the value of a 1927 Indian head nickel?
1927 is not a rare date. 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.
Value of a Indian head nickel?
Please post a new question with a date.
What would be the value of a Indian Buffalo nickel with no date on it?
To a collector it is worth $0.05.
What is the value of a buffalo indian head nickel?
Value depends on date, mintmark and condition. Post new question.
What is the value of a buffalo nickel and Indian head dime?
This will vary greatly depending on date and mint mark.
My Indian head Buffalo nickel does not have a date how do I know how much it is worth?
The Indian head Buffalo nickel missing a date is usually considered a damaged coin, and its value can be lower than a typical Buffalo nickel. The worth would depend on other factors like condition, mintmark, and any identifiable features on the coin. Consult with a professional coin dealer or appraiser for an accurate assessment.
What is the value of a new Jefferson nickel without a date?
If the nickel is new but missing its date it could be a minting error or an altered coin. As with most suspected error coins it would have to be inspected in person to be sure.
What is the value of an f series buffalo head nickel?
The "f" is not a mintmark but rather an initial. With out a date it is impossible to tell the value of your coin. Most buffalo or Indian head nickels aren't worth much. Post a new question and structure it like this to ensure an answer- "What is the value of a <date> US nickel" or " What is a <date> US nickel worth".
What is the value of a US nickel with a buffalo on front and and Indian on the back - no date?
Likely the date has worn off, but it's still 5 cents.
Indian head nickel 1937?
1937 is a common date for Buffalo nickels. Average value is $1.00-$3.00.
What is the value of a US Indian nickel?
prices vary from $1 to $145,000 depending on condition, mint mark, and date.
How do you tell how much an Indian head buffalo nickel is worth?
Value is determined by the coin's date, mint mark, and condition.
