Answer The mint mark position on all Buffalo (= Indian Head) nickels is located below the words "Five Cents" on the coin's reverse side.
At that time Philadelphia did not use a mint mark so the possibilities are:
> Blank = Philadelphia
> "D" = Denver
> "S" = San Francisco
There were some years when only one or two mints struck Indian Head nickels, and a few years (e.g. 1932-33) when none were struck at all, so you won't be able to find every possible combination of dates and mint marks.
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This will vary greatly depending on date and mint mark.
Check under the "FIVE CENTS" on the reverse of the coin. Possible mint marks are:No mint mark = PhiladelphiaD = DenverS = San FranciscoAlso note that the coin is called either a Buffalo Nickel or Indian Head Nickel, but not "buffalo head". After all, it shows the whole buffalo, not just its head!
The U.S. Mint has never used a "T" mint mark. Examine your coin closely and then post a new question.
The mint-mark is on the back of the coin. Look farther below the buffalo close to the the rim and if it was not minted at Philadelphia it Will have a mint-mark
The mint mark on all Indian/buffalo nickels is on the reverse(tails) side, right at the bottom, below the words "five cents." No mark is Philadelphia, D is Denver, and S is San Francisco.