How much is a Buffalo coin worth?
Michael Gray
Updated on April 09, 2026
Undated Buffalo nickels are worth about ten cents each, but only because people use them for jewelry, shirt buttons, and a variety of other uses. All other types of nickels without dates are only worth face value.
What is a 1812 dime worth?
What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc. ):
| Good (G-4) | Very Good (VG-8) | Fine (F-12) |
|---|---|---|
| Good (G-4) | Very Good (VG-8) | Fine (F-12) |
| $89 | $144 | $362 |
Which Buffalo coins are worth money?
The Top 10 Most Valuable Nickels
| Type | Year | Estimated Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Liberty Head V Nickel | 1913 | $3,737,500 |
| 2. 7-D Buffalo Nickel | 1918 | $350,750 |
| 3. S Buffalo Nickel | 1926 | $322,000 |
| 4. Buffalo Nickel | 1916 | $281,750 |
Is the Buffalo coin rare?
The 1924-S Buffalo nickel is by no means a rare coin in circulated condition. With a mintage of 1,437,000 coins, many of them have survived and are available to collectors today. This coin’s high level of preservation and dramatic eye appeal make it an extremely valuable coin.
What kind of coins were used in the war of 1812?
United States Coinage Types During the War of 1812 Coinage was not produced in large quantities by the United States during the War of 1812. Of the ten coin denominations stipulated by the 1792 Mint Act, only three of them were struck with any consistency during the war: cents, half dollars, and half eagles.
When did the American Buffalo gold coin come out?
The design of the American Buffalo gold bullion coin is a modified version of James Earle Fraser’s design for the Indian Head nickel (Type 1), issued in early 1913.
What’s the motto on an American buffalo coin?
The American Buffalo gold bullion coin further has in common with the nickel the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM above the buffalo’s lower back and the device UNITED·STATES·OF·AMERICA along the top.
What kind of gold is in a Buffalo tribute coin?
Now, you can reserve your own tribute proof of the $50 Buffalo Gold Coin clad in 14 mg of 24 KT gold. Mint’s private non-monetary minting recreates James Earle Fraser’s American Buffalo against a mirror-like background on one side and his iconic Native American Indian Head stands out in stunning relief on the other.
