1924 is not a rare date for buffalo (a/k/a Indian Head) nickels, except for those minted in San Francisco.
Look on the back of the coin to see if there's a small mint mark letter below the words FIVE CENTS. It may be blank or there may be a D or S. (The F on the front of the coin is the designer's monogram and not a mint mark.)
Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 05/2010:
No mint mark (Philadelphia):
Very worn condition - $1
Moderately worn - $5
Slightly worn - $9
Almost no wear - $37
Uncirculated - $68 to $13,650 depending on quality
"D" mint mark (Denver):
Very worn - $7
Moderately worn - $28
Slightly worn - $83
Almost no wear - $275
Uncirculated - $420 to $29,250
"S" mint mark (San Francisco):
Very worn - $15
Moderately worn - $100
Slightly worn - $362
Almost no wear - $1,464
Uncirculated - $2,250 to $42,250
It's the usual practice of this site to answer a single question at a time. Please see:"What is the value of a 1940 US nickel?""What is the value of a 1942 US nickel?""What is the value of a 1944 US nickel?"
This 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 1919 US nickel?" for more information.
The US nickel was first issued in 1866. Please double-check your coin.
In average condition, both coins are only worth their face value.
Check that coin again. The first U.S. nickel was issued in 1866.
This coin is also called an Indian Head nickel. Both names are about equally common. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1924 US nickel?" for more information. Answer 1924 is not a rare date for Buffalo nickels. In circulated condition it's worth about 75 cents. A nice uncirculated one is worth about $100
It's the usual practice of this site to answer a single question at a time. Please see:"What is the value of a 1940 US nickel?""What is the value of a 1942 US nickel?""What is the value of a 1944 US nickel?"
The Nickel-Plated West - 1924 was released on: USA: 22 November 1924
This 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 1919 US nickel?" for more information.
The US nickel was first issued in 1866. Please double-check your coin.
5 cents.
A 1957 nickel is worth face value only, unless it's uncirculated or a proof coin.
In average condition, both coins are only worth their face value.
In good condition a 1924 5 cent nickel is worth about $20.00 to $25.00 depending on condition.
Average current retail value is $5.00
Check that coin again. The first U.S. nickel was issued in 1866.
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