Look at the back under FIVE CENTS to see if it has a mintmark, it makes a big difference in value. Post new question with new information.
a 1920 buffalo nickel is worth about 2.50 because it's not that rare
25 Most Valuable Nickels1.) 1913 Liberty Head V Nickel - Worth $4,408,6502.) 1880 Shield Nickel - Worth $20,0003.) 1924 S Buffalo Nickel - Worth $14,0004.) 1926 S Buffalo Nickel - Worth $7,6005.) 1927 S Buffalo Nickel - Worth $5,0006.) 1881 Shield Nickel - Worth $4,0007.) 1883 Shield Nickel - Worth $3,9008.) 1867 Shield Nickel - Worth $3,6009.) 1920 D Buffalo Nickel - Worth $3,50010.) 1928 D Buffalo Nickel - Worth $3,40011.) 1918 D Buffalo Nickel - Worth $3,30012.) 1925 S Buffalo Nickel - Worth $3,30013.) 1924 D Buffalo Nickel - Worth $3,00014.) 1870 Shield Nickel - Worth $3,00015.) 1920 S Buffalo Nickel - Worth $2,50016.) 1872 Shield Nickel - Worth $2,50017.) 1919 D Buffalo Nickel - Worth $2,35018.) 1885 Liberty Head V Nickel - Worth $2,32819.) 1912 S Liberty Head V Nickel - Worth $1,94520.) 1886 Liberty Head V Nickel - Worth $1,86121.) 1877 Shield Nickel - Worth $1,85422.) 1938 Jefferson Nickel - Worth $1,80023.) 1873 Shield Nickel - Worth $1,80024.) 1874 Shield Nickel - Worth $1,80025.) 1916 D Buffalo Nickel - Worth $1,780
Buffalo nickels* only have the mint mark on the back. You're probably seeing the designer's monogram on the front of the coin. In any case, a 1920-S nickel is worth about $4 in very worn condition. However, values go up steeply from there. In slightly worn condition, this coin might retail for as much as $100. (*) FWIW, the coin is a NICKEL rather than "nickle"
Updates:These coins are also frequently called buffalo nickels. Please see the Related Question for the most up-to-date details.Answer1920 is not considered a rare date for Buffalo nickels. In average circulated condition, it's worth about a dollar.If the buffalo has a complete and strongly defined horn, it's worth about $10.00AnswerValue depends on condition, and if it has a "D" or "S" mintmark on the back (at the bottom, below the FIVE CENTS). Online Grading Guide : http://www.coincentric.com/GradingIndianHeadNickels.htmValues :No Mintmark : G=$1 -- F=$2 -- XF=$10 -- UNC=$40"D" Mintmark : G=$5 -- F=$25 -- XF=$200 -- UNC=$400"S" Mintmark : G=$3 -- F=$20 -- XF=$150 -- UNC=$375If there's no letter under the words FIVE CENTS on the back, it's worth about $1 in worn condition, up to $4 if only moderately worn.If there's an "S" under FIVE CENTS, the range is $4 to $25.If there's a "D", $8 to $35.Note that the coin is a nickel rather than "nickle"
Try this : a dollar would have been a half days pay for most people.
a 1920 buffalo nickel is worth about 2.50 because it's not that rare
25 Most Valuable Nickels1.) 1913 Liberty Head V Nickel - Worth $4,408,6502.) 1880 Shield Nickel - Worth $20,0003.) 1924 S Buffalo Nickel - Worth $14,0004.) 1926 S Buffalo Nickel - Worth $7,6005.) 1927 S Buffalo Nickel - Worth $5,0006.) 1881 Shield Nickel - Worth $4,0007.) 1883 Shield Nickel - Worth $3,9008.) 1867 Shield Nickel - Worth $3,6009.) 1920 D Buffalo Nickel - Worth $3,50010.) 1928 D Buffalo Nickel - Worth $3,40011.) 1918 D Buffalo Nickel - Worth $3,30012.) 1925 S Buffalo Nickel - Worth $3,30013.) 1924 D Buffalo Nickel - Worth $3,00014.) 1870 Shield Nickel - Worth $3,00015.) 1920 S Buffalo Nickel - Worth $2,50016.) 1872 Shield Nickel - Worth $2,50017.) 1919 D Buffalo Nickel - Worth $2,35018.) 1885 Liberty Head V Nickel - Worth $2,32819.) 1912 S Liberty Head V Nickel - Worth $1,94520.) 1886 Liberty Head V Nickel - Worth $1,86121.) 1877 Shield Nickel - Worth $1,85422.) 1938 Jefferson Nickel - Worth $1,80023.) 1873 Shield Nickel - Worth $1,80024.) 1874 Shield Nickel - Worth $1,80025.) 1916 D Buffalo Nickel - Worth $1,780
The coin is called an Indian head nickel or a buffalo nickel, not a "buffalo head". It shows the entire buffalo, not just its head. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1920 US nickel?" for more information.
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.
None at all, no buffalo's ever had silver
I suspect the number is 1920, which makes it a regular Buffalo nickel, and it's worth about one dollar.
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.
No, a 1920 Buffalo nickel is not made of silver. It is composed of a 75% copper and 25% nickel alloy. Silver was not used in the production of Buffalo nickels.
The Buffalo/Indian Head Nickel's composition was 75% copper and 25% nickel. The only war-time silver nickels were from 1942 to 1945. A well-circulated 1920 nickel values from 5 cents to 2 dollars. If never circulated with original luster and full horn in reverse could be over $100 for a 1920-D. If the color is silver toned or shiny then it could be the original strike or has been cleaned or dipped in a cleaner.
Buffalo nickels* only have the mint mark on the back. You're probably seeing the designer's monogram on the front of the coin. In any case, a 1920-S nickel is worth about $4 in very worn condition. However, values go up steeply from there. In slightly worn condition, this coin might retail for as much as $100. (*) FWIW, the coin is a NICKEL rather than "nickle"
The coins are also called buffalo nickels but none of them were struck in silver.
In average circulated condition, it's worth about a dollar. If the buffalo's horn is full & complete, it's worth about $10 If there is an "S" mintmark, on the back, beneath FIVE CENTS, then in average circulated condition, it's worth about $5. And if the buffalo's horn is full & complete, it's worth about $200 About $3 in worn condition, $5 with moderate wear, $12 with only slight wear