How Much Is a 1937 Indian Buffalo Nickel Worth?

By Staff WriterLast Updated April 11, 2020

The value of a U.S. 1937 Indian buffalo nickel ranges between $1.75 to $45. There is a very rare error in this coin in which the buffalo has only three legs. This error is worth upwards of $5,000.

A nickel from this year in poor or heavily used condition would be worth about $1.75, but if the coin is in near-mint or perfect condition, the value is as high as $45. The price can go anywhere between these figures, depending on its actual condition. 17,828,000 of these buffalo nickels were produced in 1937. The front features the profile of a Native American male.