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How Much is My 1928 Buffalo Nickel Worth?

A 1928 Buffalo Nickel resting against a patterned background.

Find Out How Much Your 1928 Buffalo Nickel is Worth

Buffalo Nickels replaced the Liberty Head V Nickel and were minted from 1913 to 1938. James Earle Fraser designed the Indian Head, or Buffalo Nickels. According to legend, the bison used for this design was Black Diamond from the Central Park Zoo in New York City.

The Buffalo Nickel weighs 5 grams and has a composition of .750 Copper and .250 Nickel with a plain edge. Depending on the coin’s state and the issuing Mint, these can be worth upwards of $550.

Issuing MintG-4VG-8F-12VF-20EF-40AU-50MS-60MS-63
Philadelphia1.251.752.505.0015253580
Denver1.502.505.0015.00455060110
San Francisco1.752.002.5011.0026110260550
1928 Buffalo Nickel Value Chart

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