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Buffalo Nickel

1913-1938 | James Earle Fraser | 64 coins

$1.5 – $39,925

Buffalo Nickel - Native American chief profile facing right

Buffalo Nickel coins were minted from 1913-1938, designed by James Earle Fraser. This series includes 64 coins in our database. Values range from $1.5 to $39,925. The most sought-after is the 1926 S Buffalo Nickel.

All Buffalo Nickel Coins

1913 Denver

Mintage: 5,337,000

$2 - $2,175 View →

1913 Denver

Mintage: 4,156,000

Semi-Key
$6 - $6,200 View →

1913 Philadelphia

Mintage: 30,993,520

$2 - $1,875 View →

1913 Philadelphia

Mintage: 29,858,700

$2 - $1,675 View →

1913 San Francisco

Mintage: 2,105,000

$2.5 - $2,250 View →

1913 San Francisco

Mintage: 1,209,000

Key Date
$42 - $36,300 View →

1914 D

Mintage: 3,912,000

Semi-Key
$6 - $5,850 View →

1914 P

Mintage: 20,665,738

$1.5 - $1,825 View →

1914 S

Mintage: 3,470,000

$2 - $1,925 View →

1915 D

Mintage: 7,569,500

$2 - $2,175 View →

1915 P

Mintage: 20,987,003

$2 - $2,225 View →

1915 S

Mintage: 1,505,000

Semi-Key
$6 - $5,325 View →

1916 D

Mintage: 13,333,000

$2 - $1,850 View →

1916 P

Mintage: 63,498,066

$2 - $1,700 View →

1916 S

Mintage: 11,860,000

$2 - $1,800 View →

1917 D

Mintage: 9,910,000

$2 - $2,075 View →

1917 P

Mintage: 51,424,029

$2 - $1,875 View →

1917 S

Mintage: 4,193,000

$2 - $1,775 View →

1918 D

Mintage: 8,362,000

$2 - $1,725 View →

1918 P

Mintage: 32,086,314

$2 - $1,675 View →

1918 S

Mintage: 4,882,000

$2 - $2,275 View →

1919 D

Mintage: 8,006,000

Semi-Key
$5 - $5,350 View →

1919 P

Mintage: 60,868,000

$2 - $1,800 View →

1919 S

Mintage: 7,521,000

Semi-Key
$5.5 - $4,075 View →

1920 D

Mintage: 9,418,000

Semi-Key
$4.5 - $4,900 View →

1920 P

Mintage: 63,093,000

$2 - $1,875 View →

1920 S

Mintage: 9,689,000

Semi-Key
$4 - $4,075 View →

1921 P

Mintage: 10,663,000

Semi-Key
$5 - $5,325 View →

1921 S

Mintage: 1,557,000

Key Date
$43 - $35,375 View →

1923 P

Mintage: 35,715,000

$2 - $1,625 View →

1923 S

Mintage: 6,142,000

$2 - $1,850 View →

1924 D

Mintage: 5,258,000

$2 - $2,000 View →

1924 P

Mintage: 21,620,000

$2 - $2,175 View →

1924 S

Mintage: 1,437,000

Semi-Key
$5.5 - $6,175 View →

1925 D

Mintage: 4,450,000

Semi-Key
$5 - $4,850 View →

1925 P

Mintage: 35,565,100

$2 - $1,725 View →

1925 S

Mintage: 6,256,000

Semi-Key
$5.5 - $4,225 View →

1926 D

Mintage: 5,638,000

$2 - $1,850 View →

1926 P

Mintage: 44,693,000

$1.5 - $1,975 View →

1926 S

Mintage: 970,000

Key Date
$46 - $39,925 View →

1927 D

Mintage: 5,730,000

$2 - $1,925 View →

1927 P

Mintage: 37,981,000

$2 - $2,075 View →

1927 S

Mintage: 3,430,000

$1.5 - $1,850 View →

1928 D

Mintage: 6,436,000

$2 - $1,725 View →

1928 P

Mintage: 23,411,000

$2 - $1,675 View →

1928 S

Mintage: 6,936,000

$2 - $2,050 View →

1929 D

Mintage: 8,370,000

$2 - $1,950 View →

1929 P

Mintage: 36,446,000

$2 - $1,950 View →

1929 S

Mintage: 7,754,000

$2 - $1,875 View →

1930 P

Mintage: 22,849,000

$2 - $1,725 View →

1930 S

Mintage: 5,435,000

$2 - $1,800 View →

1931 S

Mintage: 1,200,000

Semi-Key
$5 - $4,875 View →

1934 D

Mintage: 7,480,000

$2 - $1,875 View →

1934 P

Mintage: 20,213,003

$2 - $1,925 View →

1935 D

Mintage: 12,092,000

$2 - $2,000 View →

1935 P

Mintage: 58,264,000

$2 - $1,650 View →

1935 S

Mintage: 10,300,000

$2 - $2,175 View →

1936 D

Mintage: 24,814,000

$2 - $2,050 View →

1936 P

Mintage: 119,001,420

$2 - $1,725 View →

1936 S

Mintage: 14,930,000

$2 - $1,750 View →

1937 D

Mintage: 17,826,000

$2 - $1,700 View →

1937 P

Mintage: 79,485,769

$1.5 - $1,800 View →

1937 S

Mintage: 5,635,000

$2 - $2,150 View →

1938 D

Mintage: 7,020,000

$1.5 - $1,975 View →

Key Dates

Series at a Glance

Total Coins
64
Year Range
1913-1938
Key Dates
3
Designer
James Earle Fraser

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most valuable Buffalo Nickel? +
The 1926 S Buffalo Nickel is among the most valuable in this series. It is considered a key date by collectors. Condition plays a major role in value, so we recommend scanning your coin for a personalized estimate.
How many Buffalo Nickel coins were made? +
The Buffalo Nickel series spans 1913-1938 and includes coins from multiple mints. Our database tracks 64 individual date-and-mint combinations. Mintage figures vary widely, with lower-mintage coins typically commanding higher values.
How do I know if my Buffalo Nickel is valuable? +
The value of a Buffalo Nickel depends on the year, mint mark, condition (grade), and whether it is a key date or variety. You can check our price table above for grade-by-grade values, or scan your coin for an instant identification and value estimate.