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The 1913-D Type 1 Buffalo nickel was struck to the tune of 5,337,000 pieces. Bearing a design in which the bison on the reverse stands on a mound, the 1913-D Type 1 Buffalo nickel is relatively scarce and is sought after as a first-year, one-year only type coin. Examples are somewhat easy to locate through the Gem Uncirculated grades, though it is a decidedly tough coin in MS67 and rare in MS68, with the latter claiming only 3 known PCGS-slabbed examples.
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 raised ground.
Catalog Information
GSID:
392874
Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1913
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
Variety:
Buffalo, Type 1, 2 Feathers
Variety 2:
FS-401
Coin Date:
1913-D
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Denver
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
5,337,000
Coinage Type:
Buffalo nickel
Coinage Years:
1913
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
38429
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Coin Value History
1913-D 5c Buffalo, Type 1, 2 Feathers, FS-401 MS
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1913-D 5c Buffalo, Type 1, 2 Feathers, FS-401 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$2,100 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,750 | $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 |
1913-D 5C Type One, Two Feathers, FS-401 MS62 PCGS. (FS-014.861). PCGS Population: (7/28). NGC Census: (0/0). MS62. ...
$264
1913-D 5C Type One, Two Feathers, FS-401 MS64 PCGS. (FS-014.861). PCGS Population: (7/11). NGC Census: (0/0). MS64. ...
$336
1913-D 5C Type One, Two Feathers, FS-401 VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (2/44). VF30. ...
$89
1913-D 5C Type One, Two Feathers, FS-401 MS63 PCGS. (FS-014.861). PCGS Population: (10/19). NGC Census: (0/0). MS63. ...
$312
1913-D 5C Type One, Two Feathers, FS-401 MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/1). NGC Census: (0/0). MS65. ...
$1,440
1913-D 5C Type One, Two Feathers, FS-401 AU55 PCGS. (FS-014.861). PCGS Population (3/18). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$135
1913-D 5C Type One, Two Feathers, FS-401 XF45 PCGS. (FS-014.861). PCGS Population (2/21). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$129
1913-D 5C Type One, Two Feathers, FS-401 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (0/0). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$223
1913-D 5C Type One, Two Feathers, FS-401 MS62 PCGS. CAC. (FS-014.861) PCGS Population: (7/28 and 0/2+). NGC Census: (0...
$228
1913-D 5C Type One, Two Feathers, FS-401 MS64 PCGS. (FS-014.861). PCGS Population: (7/7). NGC Census: (0/0). MS64. ...
$384
1913-D 5C Type One, Two Feathers, FS-401 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/14). NGC Census: (0/0). MS63. ...
$312
1913-D 5C Type One, Two Feathers, FS-401 MS65 PCGS. CAC. (FS-014.861). PCGS Population (3/1). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$1,292
1913-D 5C Type One, Two Feathers, FS-401 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/17). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$194
1913-D 5C Type One, Two Feathers, FS-401 MS64 PCGS. (FS-014.861). PCGS Population: (7/6). NGC Census: (0/0). MS64. ...
$432
1913-D 5C Type One, Two Feathers, FS-401 MS63 PCGS. (FS-014.861). PCGS Population: (9/14). NGC Census: (0/0). MS63. ...
$288
1913-D 5C Type One, Two Feathers, FS-401 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/17). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$200
1913-D 5C Type One, Two Feathers, FS-401 MS63 PCGS. (FS-014.861). PCGS Population: (8/13). NGC Census: (0/0). MS63. ...
$252
1913-D 5C Type One, Two Feathers, FS-401 MS62 PCGS. (FS-014.861). PCGS Population: (5/17). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$247
1913-D 5C Type One, Two Feathers, FS-401 MS63 PCGS. (FS-014.861). PCGS Population: (7/12). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$336
1913-D 5C Type One, Two Feathers, FS-401 MS62 PCGS. Formerly (FS-014.861). PCGS Population (4/13). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$302
Buffalo Nickel 5c Type 1 Reverse, 1913 MS [Type]
Worth: $4 – $13,000
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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