1937 Indian Head Nickel

1. 1937 Indian Head Nickels
2. 1937 Indian Head Nickel Back Worth
3. 1937 Indian Head Nickel How Much Is It Worth

Indian Head or Buffalo Nickels (1913-1938) can be simple and affordable to collect for the intermediate coin collector, or challenging enough for the advanced coin collector. Buffalo nickel values range from just a few cents for common dates in well-circulated grades to thousands of dollars for key dates in pristine uncirculated condition. The first, and perhaps most famous of Buffalo nickel varieties, is the 1937-D 3-legged Buffalo nickel. This coin arose from the inadvertent effects of die polishing, and is worth from $600 to $1,000 in the lower circulated grades.

• 1937 Buffalo Nickel

Coin Info

1937 was the last full year of production for Buffalo nickels. With die issues apparent since the start of the series in 1913, the United States Treasury was simply waiting for the 25-year minimum timeframe during which a coin design could not be changed, and the countdown clock was definitely winding down on that mark. The Buffalo nickel population received a certain shot in the arm in 1937, as more than 100 million Buffalo nickels were made that year – a high number indeed, but not nearly as astronomical as the 150 million-plus of 1936.

Philadelphia struck 79,480,000 Buffalo nickels in 1937, while Denver provided 17,826,000 and San Francisco produced 5,635,000. By all accounts, all the regular-issue Buffalo nickels are widely common and can be bought for around $1 in Good-4. Even Mint State examples are relatively inexpensive, at about $40 for an example of any of the three dates.

There are, however, two varieties that should be on any Buffalo nickel enthusiast's wish list. The first, and perhaps most famous of Buffalo nickel varieties, is the 1937-D 3-legged Buffalo nickel. This coin arose from the inadvertent effects of die polishing, and is worth from $600 to $1,000 in the lower circulated grades. Another variety to pursue is the 1937 proof Buffalo nickel, of which 5,769 were made; you can buy 1937 proof Buffalo nickels for around $1,000.

Coin Info

1937 was the last full year of production for Buffalo nickels. With die issues apparent since the start of the series in 1913, the United States Treasury was simply waiting for the 25-year minimum timeframe during which a coin design could not be changed, and the countdown clock was definitely winding down on that mark. The Buffalo nickel population received a certain shot in the arm in 1937, as more than 100 million Buffalo nickels were made that year – a high number indeed, but not nearly as astronomical as the 150 million-plus of 1936.

Philadelphia struck 79,480,000 Buffalo nickels in 1937, while Denver provided 17,826,000 and San Francisco produced 5,635,000. By all accounts, all the regular-issue Buffalo nickels are widely common and can be bought for around $1 in Good-4. Even Mint State examples are relatively inexpensive, at about $40 for an example of any of the three dates.

There are, however, two varieties that should be on any Buffalo nickel enthusiast's wish list. The first, and perhaps most famous of Buffalo nickel varieties, is the 1937-D 3-legged Buffalo nickel. This coin arose from the inadvertent effects of die polishing, and is worth from $600 to $1,000 in the lower circulated grades. Another variety to pursue is the 1937 proof Buffalo nickel, of which 5,769 were made; you can buy 1937 proof Buffalo nickels for around $1,000.

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1937 Indian Head Nickels

CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1937 D Buffalo Nickel value at an average of $1.75, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $50. (see details)...

Type:Buffalo Nickel
Year:1937
Mint Mark: D
Face Value: 0.05 USD
Total Produced: 17,828,000 [?]
Silver Content: 0%
Numismatic Value: $1.75 to $50.00
Value: As a rough estimate of this coins value you can assume this coin in average condition will be valued at somewhere around $1.75, while one in certified mint state (MS+) condition could bring as much as $50 at auction. This price does not reference any standard coin grading scale. So when we say average, we mean in a similar condition to other coins issued in 1937, and mint state meaning it is certified MS+ by one of the top coin grading companies. [?].

Additional Info: Look for the 3 legged buffalo but be careful not to buy one that has been filed down to look like a 3 legged one. If it is a real 3 legger it could be worth up to $5000! Error caused when both sides of the dies hit together. The die was was malformed and thus the 3 Legged Buffalo Nickel came to be.

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**When we say that 17,828,000, of these coins were produced or minted in 1937 this number doesn't always match the actual circulation count for this coin. The numbers come from the United States mint, and they don't reflect coins that have been melted, destroyed, or those that have never been released. Please keep that in mind.

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1937 Indian Head Nickel Back Worth

***Price subject to standard supply and demand laws, dealer premiums, and other market variations. Prices represent past values fetched at online auctions, estate sales, certified coins being sold by dealers, and user submitted values. While we wholeheartedly try to give honest price estimates there are many factors besides appearance, metal content, and rarity that help make up the coins overall value.Call or visit your local coin dealer for more information.

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