This famous design is called either a buffalo nickel or an Indian head nickel; both names are about equally common.
Look under the Words FIVE CENTS to see if there's a small D or S mint mark letter. It may be blank, indicating the coin was made in Philadelphia. Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 08/2009:
No mint mark:
Very worn condition - $5
Moderately worn - $7
Slightly worn - $10
Almost no wear - $30
Uncirculated - $60+
"D" mint mark:
Very worn condition - $17
Moderately worn - $48
Slightly worn - $75
Almost no wear - $200
Uncirculated - $390+
"S" mint mark:
Very worn condition - $21
Moderately worn - $70
Slightly worn - $115
Almost no wear - $260
Uncirculated - $390+
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