Here are some estimates for the value of a US 1938 silver five cents with a buffalo on one side and the head of an Indian chief on the other, also known as a Buffalo nickel:
- Very Good (VG) condition: $1 - $2
- Fine (F) condition: $2 - $3
- Extremely Fine (XF) condition: $4 - $6
- Uncirculated (UNC) condition: $7 - $10
The specific value of the coin can vary depending on its condition, rarity, and market demand.