How Much Is a 1930 Buffalo Nickel (Indian Head Nickel), Type 2 Reverse Worth?
A 1930 Buffalo Nickel (Indian Head Nickel), Type 2 Reverse sells for about $5.50; the middle half of 53 recent sales went for $2 to $13.
Typical sale price
$5.50
Half of 53 recent sales went for $2 to $13
Lowest $0.30. Highest $79.95, far above the rest.
Sold price guide, updated October 27, 2026
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Recent sales
6 of the 53 completed sales behind this guide.
- $6Sold Oct 26
1930-S Buffalo Nickel - Scarce Better Date No Reserve #N9729
- $1.25Sold Oct 26
1930 Buffalo Nickel - Scarce Better Date No Reserve #N9728
- $37.88Sold Oct 26
Uncirculated Great Color 1930-S San Francisco Mint Buffalo Nickel
- $2.25Sold Oct 26
1930-S Circulated Buffalo Nickel U.S. Coin 5c - 001
- $1Sold Oct 26
1930 PCGS Genuine Enviromental Damage VG Buffalo Nickel
- $5.95Sold Oct 26
1930-S Buffalo Nickel Scarce Better Date No Reserve Half Horn
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What moves the price
Asking or sold
Listings ask
$10.98
median asking price
Sales closed at
$5.50
100% under asking
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1930 Buffalo Nickel (Indian Head Nickel), Type 2 Reverse worth?
A 1930 Buffalo Nickel (Indian Head Nickel), Type 2 Reverse sells for about $5.50; the middle half of 53 recent sales went for $2 to $13.
Is one worth selling?
A typical one sells for $5.50. After eBay's selling fee that leaves about $4.75, before shipping and what you paid for it.
What is the most one has sold for?
The highest of the 53 recent sales we track was $79.95. That is well above the middle half of sales, $2 to $13.
What are sellers asking for one?
Listings ask about $10.98, 100% above the $5.50 that sales actually closed at.
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Based on 53 recent sold listings. Last updated October 27, 2026.
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