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 - $16
Almost no wear - $26
Uncirculated - $36 to $4,590 depending on quality
"D" mint mark (Denver):
Very worn - $85
Moderately worn - $132
Slightly worn - $150
Almost no wear - $227
Uncirculated - $265 to $23,440
"S" mint mark (San Francisco):
Very worn - $240
Moderately worn - $360
Slightly worn - $420
Almost no wear - $638
Uncirculated - $850 to $22,190
The term Type II (or Type 2) is used to describe a modification that was made to the original design that showed the buffalo standing on a raised mound. The mound design was difficult to strike, resulting in increased die breakage, and had other flaws that caused the date and denomination to wear off quickly.
Despite multiple efforts by the coin's artists and the Mint's technicians they were never able to completely fix the problem, which explains why it's common to find "dateless" buffalo nickels.
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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