Assuming the coin is circulated and has no mintmark, the 1917 Buffalo nickel is a fairly common date. For an accurate assessment of value the coin needs to be seen and graded. Most coins show a lot of wear. In general retail values for low grade coins are $5.00-$7.00, better grade are $9.00-$15.00 and coins showing almost no wear run from $30.00-$45.00. Values are a market average and only for coins in collectible condition, coins that are bent, corroded, scratched, used as jewelery or have been cleaned have far less value if any to a collector or dealer
This famous design is called either a buffalo nickel or an Indian head nickel; both names are about equally common. Please see the Related Question for more information.
The first Indian Head nickel was struck in 1913, post new question
This famous design is called either a buffalo nickel or an Indian head nickel; both names are about equally common. Please see the Related Question for more information.
a 1929 Indian head nickel is not very rare so it isn't worth much. around 60 cents
Look at the coins date again. The last Indian Head nickel was struck in 1938.
This famous design is called either a buffalo nickel or an Indian head nickel; both names are about equally common. Please see the Related Question for more information.
The first Indian Head nickel was struck in 1913, post new question
This famous design is called either a buffalo nickel or an Indian head nickel; both names are about equally common. Please see the Related Question for more information.
It is worth $1.00. Check on (about.com)Indian head penny
a 1929 Indian head nickel is not very rare so it isn't worth much. around 60 cents
Look at the coins date again. The last Indian Head nickel was struck in 1938.
The Indian Head Nickel was minted from 1913 through 1938. Please examine your coin and then submit a new question.
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Look at the coins date again. The last Indian Head nickel was struck in 1938.
This famous 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 1917 US nickel?" for more information.
Indian head (buffalo) nickels were minted from 1913 to 1938.
A 1936 Indian Head nickel is is common. average value is $1.00-$3.00 depending on the grade of the coin.