Look on the back of the coin to see if there's a small mint mark letter below the Words FIVE CENTS. It may be blank or there may be a D or S. (The F on the front of the coin is the designer's monogram and not a mint mark.)
Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 02/2015:
No mint mark (Philadelphia):
Very worn condition - $8
Moderately worn - $14
Slightly worn - $15
Almost no wear - $25
Uncirculated - $34 to $8,810 depending on quality
"D" mint mark (Denver):
Very worn - $14
Moderately worn - $18
Slightly worn - $23
Almost no wear - $52
Uncirculated - $66 to $35,750
"S" mint mark (San Francisco):
Very worn - $37
Moderately worn - $48
Slightly worn - $60
Almost no wear - $91
Uncirculated - $120 to $16,250
What are now called Type 1 buffalo nickels were minted early in 1913 and carry a slightly different design from those made later. The buffalo is standing on a raised mound and the Words FIVE CENTS are slightly smaller than on later coins. The design had multiple problems, causing excessive die breakage and holding up poorly in circulation, so the coin's designer and engraver modified it later than year to lower the mound and increase the size of the Words FIVE CENTS.
DISCLAIMER: The retail values quoted are the best available as of the date shown, but may vary due to market fluctuations. Also the wholesale (buying) price of a coin will be less than the selling (retail) price. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.
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