The pricing of the coin truly depends on the condition of the coin. If it has been circulated then it greatly reduces the value of the coin due to the natural wear of being circulated. The best thing to do is to take it to a coin dealer to examine and appraise. Only then will you get a true answer and a price to go by.
An Indian head nickel that is 24 karat gold layered, with no date, mint mark, and has been circulated is worth between $0.05 and $0.30 (as of 2013). Although they are rare, they are not worth a lot of money.
Assuming the coin is circulated, the 1936-D Indian Head / Buffalo nickel is a very common coin, for a coin in average circulated condition the values are $1.00-$4.00 retail. NOTE: No Buffalo nickel has ever been struck in silver.
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
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
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.
Average circulated coins are valued at $1.00-$3.00. 1936 is the highest mintage year.
The coin you describe is referred to as an " Indian Head Nickel " or sometimes a " Buffalo Nickel ".
The first Indian Head/Buffalo Nickel was minted in Philadephia in the year 1913. The coin is actually called a buffalo nickel or an Indian head nickel, but not "buffalo head". After all, it shows the entire buffalo, not just its head :)
A 1936-D Buffalo nickel is very common, assuming it's circulated values for coins in average circulated condition are $1.00-$3.00
An Indian head
These coins are commonly known as either Indian Head or Buffalo nickels. Both names are about equally common. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1930 US nickel?" for specific information. 1930 is a common date Buffalo nickel, most circulated coins in collectible condition have retail values of $1.00-$4.00 but can be as high as $20.00