Buffalo Nickel Market Value
Current market data for 68,893 Buffalo Nickels minted between 1913 and 1938.
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👉 In short easy summary
The best value is found in ungraded, circulated coins with a median of 19.99. Significant premiums exist for graded specimens, with MS 63 reaching a 401% increase over the baseline.
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Price by grade
Why? Prices scale with professional certification, ranging from 19.99 for ungraded to 100 for MS 63.
Price by mint location
Why? Rarity by mint creates a spread from 15 in Charlotte to 100 in Dahlonega.
Price by year
Why? Age and scarcity drive value, with 1913 coins at 45.76 compared to 1935 at 20.
Price by circulated/uncirculated
Why? Condition significantly impacts price, from 20 for circulated to 59.99 for uncirculated.
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Common questions
What is the average price for a circulated Buffalo Nickel?
The median price for circulated coins is 20.
How much more are 1913 Buffalo Nickels compared to 1935 ones?
1913 coins have a median of 45.76, while 1935 coins have a median of 20.
What is the price difference between ungraded and MS 66 graded coins?
Ungraded coins have a median of 19.99, whereas MS 66 coins have a median of 96.5.
How we got these numbers
Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $4–$145, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 14, 2026.