Liberty Nickels were made from 1883-1912, a Jefferson nickel dated 1940 is still found in circulation, a uncirculated coin may be worth 50 cents.
In circulated condition, no added value 1940 Jefferson Nickel; With no mint mark, in very fine condition is worth $0.20, uncirculated is worth $1.75, proof is worth $37.50. With D mint mark, in very fine condition is worth $0.25, uncirculated is worth $3.75. With S mint mark, in very fine condition is worth $0.30, uncirculated is worth $3.50.
Please check the date on your coin again and post a new question. The last Buffalo nickel was struck in 1938.
The only years US nickels were struck in silver was 1942-1945. 1940 Jefferson nickels are still found in circulation, depending on condition and mintmark it may be worth 10 cents but likely is face value.
Your coin is called a Jefferson nickel. Liberty nickels were minted from 1883 to 1912. For information on values and mint marks please see the question "What is the value of a 1940 US nickel?"
Liberty Nickels were made from 1883-1912, a Jefferson nickel dated 1940 is still found in circulation, a uncirculated coin may be worth 50 cents.
A Buffalo Nickel stamped on a penny is worth $800.00. A Jefferson Nickel stamped on a ZN penny is worth $70.00. A Jefferson Nickel stamped on a CU penny is worth $60.00.
It's just a nickel, spend it.
In circulated condition, no added value 1940 Jefferson Nickel; With no mint mark, in very fine condition is worth $0.20, uncirculated is worth $1.75, proof is worth $37.50. With D mint mark, in very fine condition is worth $0.25, uncirculated is worth $3.75. With S mint mark, in very fine condition is worth $0.30, uncirculated is worth $3.50.
You possess a Jefferson 5 Cents coin - a 1940-D coin in very fine condition (VF20) is worth: 50 cents.
It's just a nickel, spend it.
Please check the date on your coin again and post a new question. The last Buffalo nickel was struck in 1938.
The only years US nickels were struck in silver was 1942-1945. 1940 Jefferson nickels are still found in circulation, depending on condition and mintmark it may be worth 10 cents but likely is face value.
Your coin is called a Jefferson nickel. Liberty nickels were minted from 1883 to 1912. For information on values and mint marks please see the question "What is the value of a 1940 US nickel?"
A 1939 Jefferson Nickel in rough condition is worth $0.50 and in perfect condition can be up to $5.50.
It is known as a "war nickel" and actually contains no nickel! But it is 35% silver and is worth about $1.25 for the silver content.
A Jefferson half dollar would be a real find, because Jefferson is on the nickel and JFK is on the half dollar. Regardless, a 1979 nickel is worth 5¢ and a 1979 half is worth exactly 10 times as much.