Please check your coin again and post a new, separate question. The last buffalo nickels were made in early 1938. All 1960 nickels carry a picture of Thomas Jefferson.
The coins are still found in circulation and are face value only.
It's likely to be chrome or nickel plated and is very common but it don't add to the value.
None of the major grading agencies list a small date 1960 nickel. The only small date coin issued in 1960 was the cent. In addition, frosted proofs were generally not issued until the 1980s. In any case, as of 03/2011 a 1960 proof nickel sells for anywhere from 50¢ for the lowest proof grade (60) to about $20 for a high-end coin (67)
8-15-11>>> Quarters dated 1960-1964 are 90% silver with values of about $7.00. 1965-1969 are copper-nickel and are face value.
At current market prices, silver quarters 1960-64 are worth just over $3 each, while the copper/nickel quarters 1965-69 are worth face value.
Proof coins are specially made with polished dies and planchets, resulting in a mirror-like finish on both sides of the coin. To determine if a 1960 buffalo nickel is a proof, look for sharp details, an extra-shiny appearance, and no evidence of wear or circulation. It's also helpful to compare it to known examples of proof coins from that time period.
The coins are still found in circulation and are face value only.
in 1960. Last year the Buffalo Bills celebrated their 50th season.
It's likely to be chrome or nickel plated and is very common but it don't add to the value.
George Little Buffalo has: Played Barfly in "The Slowest Gun in the West" in 1960. Played Trial Spectator in "Oklahoma Territory" in 1960. Played Indian in "Apache Rifles" in 1964. Played Soldier in "The Wild Wild West" in 1965. Played Indian in "Hondo" in 1967. Performed in "The Last Challenge" in 1967.
None of the major grading agencies list a small date 1960 nickel. The only small date coin issued in 1960 was the cent. In addition, frosted proofs were generally not issued until the 1980s. In any case, as of 03/2011 a 1960 proof nickel sells for anywhere from 50¢ for the lowest proof grade (60) to about $20 for a high-end coin (67)
8-15-11>>> Quarters dated 1960-1964 are 90% silver with values of about $7.00. 1965-1969 are copper-nickel and are face value.
Mister Magoo - 1960 Buffalo Magoo 1-102 was released on: USA: 1960
In circulated condition......less than 25 cents each. These are NOT rare so they have little more than face value.
1960
The Flintstones - 1960 The Buffalo Convention 3-7 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:G
A nickel.