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While a scarce coin in an absolute sense, the 1916-S Buffalo nickel is actually the least challenging of the S-mint teen dates in the series and is easier to locate than its higher-mintage Denver-mint counterpart from 1916. For an early S-mint Buffalo nickel, the strike is generally decent and overall luster is often impressive. Gem examples are available for a price, though in MS67 the coin is quite rare, with fewer than a dozen combined examples graded by either PCGS or NGC.
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:
3112
Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1916
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:
1916-S
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
11,860,000
Coinage Type:
Buffalo nickel
Coinage Years:
1913-1938
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3933
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Coin Value History
1916-S 5c MS
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1916-S 5c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$79,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $66,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
Buffalo Nickel 5c Type 1 Reverse, 1913 MS [Type]
![Buffalo Nickel 5c Type 1 Reverse, 1913 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/20220224/www_davidlawrence_com_product_2199064_-0.20220224083111332.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $4 – $16,000
1913 5c Buffalo, Type 1 MS
Worth: $4 – $16,000
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]
![Buffalo Nickel 5c Type 2 Reverse, 1913-1938 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/26d-3l-obv.jpeg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
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
1916-S Buffalo Nickel. AU-58 (PCGS).
$220
1916-S 5C MS63 PCGS. CDN: $330 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 11,860,000. ...
$366
1916-S 5C AU53 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. PCGS Population: 51 in 53, 1605 finer (4/26). CDN: $95...
$134
1916-S 5C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: 55 in 50, 1647 finer (3/26). CDN: $90 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 11,860,0...
$124
1916-S 5C AU55 PCGS. CDN: $125 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 11,860,000. ...
$195
1916-S 5C MS62 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. CDN: $220 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 11,860,...
$329
1916-S Buffalo Nickel. MS-66+ (PCGS). CAC. CMQ.
$13,200
1916-S 5C MS65 NGC. Ex: Yankee Collection. Mintage 11,860,000....
$1,740
1916-S Buffalo Nickel. MS-64 (PCGS). CAC.
$900
1916-S 5C XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (27/1003). PCGS Population: (66/1581). CDN: $73 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 11,86...
$79
1916-S Buffalo Nickel. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$192
1916-S 5C MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (42/667). PCGS Population: (15/1059). CDN: $170 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 11,86...
$228
1916-S 5c PCGS XF40
$75
1916-S 5c PCGS F Details (Cleaned)
$15
1916-S 5c PCGS VF30
$48
1916-S 5c PCGS VF35
$55
1916-S Buffalo Nickel. MS-67 (PCGS).
$25,850
1916-S 5C VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population (3/1105). NGC Census: (4/783). Mintage: 11,860,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem ...
$32
1916-S 5C --Corroded--MS60 ICG. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (0/555). PCGS Population (9/734). Mintage: 11,860,000. Numisme...
$79
1916-S Buffalo Nickel. AU-58 (PCGS).
$317
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