For those collecting 1915 Buffalo nickels, there is some difficulty of finding well-struck examples, which is the case for virtually all Buffalo nickels. Coin collectors find it difficult to especially find early series Buffalo nickels in good condition, like the 1915 Buffalo nickel. Their design, while iconic and beautiful, lends itself to more wear and tear than other coins of the era.
Buffalo Nickel Proofs
A few 1915 Buffalo nickel proofs exist, however there are disagreements within the coin collecting community about the amount of these coins produced. Some estimates put production numbers of the 1915 Buffalo nickel proofs at a little over a thousand nickels, while some say only around fifteen were produced. Either way, finding one of these proof coins is an exciting treasure for any coin collector.
1915 Buffalo Nickel Values
Like any coin that has survived for over a century, the value of the coin is tied directly to the condition in which it is found. Highly circulated coins go for, on average, around six dollars - making this an affordable coin to kick off a collection. However, uncirculated condition coins are valued at over fifty dollars, an exciting find for any collector.
Type of coin: Nickel
Year: 1915
Mint Mark: No mint mark
Total mintage: 20,986,220
Metal content: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Face value: Five Cents
Weight: 5 grams
Edge: Plain
Designer: James Earle Fraser
Diameter: 21.2 millimeters