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The 1917 Buffalo nickel is a fairly typical Philadelphia issue from its era, and most of these are pretty well struck. A total of 51,424,019 were struck and there are about 10,000 or so known survivors, with plenty available in circulated grades. There is a decent supply in Gem, and a few dozen in the MS67 range, which is where many registry set collectors focus their sights. PCGS and NGC have slabbed a collective handful in MS68, though these scarcely enter the public trading arena.
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:
3082
Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1917
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:
1917
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
51,424,019
Coinage Type:
Buffalo nickel
Coinage Years:
1913-1938
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3934
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Coin Value History
1917 5c MS
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1917 5c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$23,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $19,000 | $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 |
1917 Buffalo Nickel. MS-65 (PCGS).
$439
1917 5C MS66 PCGS. CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 51,424,019. ...
$976
1917 5C MS64 PCGS. CDN: $220 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 51,424,019. ...
$281
1917 5C Buffalo Nickel -- Struck 5% Off-Center -- AU55 PCGS. ...
$281
1917 5C MS63 PCGS. CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 51,424,019. ...
$232
1917 5C MS62 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. CDN: $90 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 51,424,019...
$149
1917 5C MS67 PCGS....
$5,040
1917 5C Buffalo Nickel -- Struck 15% Off Center -- VF35 NGC....
$480
1917 Buffalo Nickel. Unc Details--Tooled (PCGS).
$120
1917 Buffalo Nickel. FS-401. Two Feathers. VF-30 (PCGS).
$192
1917 5C MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (26/974). PCGS Population: (8/1734). CDN: $60 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 51,424,01...
$89
1917 5C WDDR-002, AU58 ANACS. Plate. Mintage 51,424,019.Flynn Reference and Cross Reference: DDR-002. Plate coin fo...
$492
1917 5c PCGS XF45
$20
1917 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-802, AU50 PCGS. (FS-016.41). PCGS Population: (2/3). NGC Census: (0/0). AU50....
$360
1917 5C Two Feathers, FS-401, Fine 12 PCGS. (FS-016.411). PCGS Population: (3/19). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$144
1917 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, XF40 PCGS. From the #5 Current and All-Time Finest Buffalo Nickel PCGS Registry Set wi...
$504
1917 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, VF20 PCGS Secure. PCGS Population: (2/8 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (0/3 and 0/0+). VF20. M...
$660
1917 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, Good 4 PCGS. (FS-016.4). PCGS Population (4/10). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage: 51,424,0...
$258
1917 5C Two Feathers, FS-401 VF25 PCGS. (FS-016.411). PCGS Population (1/10). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$212
1917 5C -- Cleaning -- PCGS Genuine. UNC Details. NGC Census: (0/806). PCGS Population (3/1261). Mintage: 51,424,020. N...
$51
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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