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The 1927 Buffalo nickel is a common issue with more than 37.9 million examples minted and an ample supply of survivors in both circulated and uncirculated grades. It’s one of the most common dates of the 1920s and offers plenty of well-struck survivors to satisfy the demands of most Buffalo nickel enthusiasts looking for such pieces. Hundreds of examples are known in MS66 and dozens in MS67.
Obverse Description
James Earle Fraser's famous and simple design depicts a Native American chief with the word LIBERTY from 1-2 o'clock. The date is placed on the lower left of the chieftain's bust.
Reverse Description
A full portrait of the bison, Black Diamond, with the words UNITED STATES oF AMERICA at the top periphery with the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM just underneath. The denomination FIVE CENTS is spelled out at the bottom. For the Type 1, the denomination is embossed on a flat surface.
Catalog Information
GSID:
3091
Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1927
Reverse Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, FIVE CENTS
Weight (gr):
5 gr
Weight (oz):
0.1608 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
21.2
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1927
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
37,981,000
Coinage Type:
Buffalo nickel
Coinage Years:
1913-1938
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3960
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Coin Value History
1927 5c MS
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1927 5c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$3,200 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $2,700 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1927 Buffalo Nickel. MS-66 (PCGS).
$390
1927 5C MS63 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. CDN: $70 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 37,981,0...
$139
1927 Buffalo Nickel. MS-64 (PCGS).
$171
1927 5C MS65 PCGS. CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 37,981,000. ...
$329
1927 5C MS67 PCGS. CAC. ...
$3,416
1927 5c PCGS XF Details (Cleaned)
$23
1927 5c PCGS AU58
$40
1927 5C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (33/1946). NGC Census: (60/930). Mintage: 37,981,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem ...
$50
1927 5C --Improperly Cleaned--AU50 NCS. AU Details. NGC Census: (0/830). PCGS Population (4/1670). Mintage: 37,981,000. ...
$20
1927 Nickel--Struck on 10% End of Strip, Ragged End Clip--MS61 PCGS. 69 grains. From The Victoria Collection. ...
$632
1927 5C AU55 ANACS. NGC Census: (4/760). PCGS Population (6/1606). Mintage: 37,981,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS ...
$25
1927 5C --Cleaned--ANACS. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (0/714). PCGS Population (3/1493). Mintage: 37,981,000. Numismedia Wsl. ...
$23
1927 5C --Cleaned--ANACS. XF45 Details. NGC Census: (1/717). PCGS Population (0/1509). Mintage: 37,981,000. Numismedia Wsl. ...
$11
1927 5C
$7
1927 Buffalo Nickel. MS-66 (PCGS).
$537
1927 5C MS63 PCGS. CDN: $70 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 37,981,000....
$99
1927 5C MS64 PCGS. CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 37,981,000. ...
$201
1927 5C MS65 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 37,981,000. ...
$228
1927 5C MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population: (44/1 and 9/0+). Mintage 37,981,000. ...
$2,160
1927 5C AU58 ANACS. NGC Census: (8/749). PCGS Population (27/1559). Mintage: 37,981,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS...
$42
Buffalo Nickel 5c Type 1 Reverse, 1913 MS [Type]
Worth: $4 – $16,000
1913 5c Buffalo, Type 1 MS
Worth: $4 – $13,000
1913-D 5c Buffalo, Type 1 MS
Worth: $8 – $40,200
1913-S 5c Buffalo, Type 1 MS
Worth: $16 – $19,200
Buffalo Nickel 5c Type 2 Reverse, 1913-1938 MS [Type]
Worth: $0 – $4,800
1913 5c Buffalo, Type 2 MS
Worth: $5 – $3,600
1913-D 5c Buffalo, Type 2 MS
Worth: $50 – $36,000
1913-S 5c Buffalo, Type 2 MS
Worth: $115 – $30,000
1914 5c MS
Worth: $6 – $4,020
1914/(3) 5c MS
Worth: $150 – $50,000
1914-D 5c MS
Worth: $35 – $21,600
1914-S 5c MS
Worth: $14 – $75,000
1915 5c MS
Worth: $3 – $9,600
1915-D 5c MS
Worth: $8 – $18,000
1915-S 5c MS
Worth: $24 – $50,000
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