Buffalo nickels with excessive wear showing no dates are worth about ten cents. I have a Silver Dollar. I have a Silver Certificate. I have Silver Coins. 100's of millions of these coins were minted.
Present value is based on a calculation of the price of spot silver on the commodity markets.
Exact pricing depends on demand and quantity at a given time. I have none of the above. You can try your local library or book store. The precious metals world is an intriguing marketplace. From the mining of raw ore to the minting of coins and the manufacturing of jewelry, there are numerous facets to each and every level of our industry.