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The 1920s were off to a roaring start, and that was no exception to the Buffalo nickel. The Philadelphia Mint struck more than 63 million examples, leaving plentiful numbers behind for collectors today. In circulated condition, the 1920 nickel is a decidedly common coin, though in uncirculated grades it is about as difficult as any of the other Philly-mint coins from the period, with Gem uncirculated examples scarce, though not necessarily rare. There are even at least a couple dozen or so available in the MS67 range encased in PCGS or NGC plastic.
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:
3085
Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1920
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:
1920
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
63,093,000
Coinage Type:
Buffalo nickel
Coinage Years:
1913-1938
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3944
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Coin Value History
1920 5c MS
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1920 5c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$8,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $6,500 | $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 |
1920 5C MS64 NGC. CDN: $230 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 63,093,000. ...
$268
1920 5C MS62 NGC. CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 63,093,000. ...
$149
1920 5C Buffalo Nickel -- Struck 45% Off Center -- VG10 NGC. ...
$439
1920 5C Buffalo Nickel -- Struck 25% Off Center -- MS65 NGC. CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 63,093,000. ...
$824
1920 5C AU58 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. CDN: $50 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 63,093,0...
$134
1920 5C MS63 PCGS. CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 63,093,000. ...
$171
1920 5C Buffalo Nickel -- Struck 30% Off Center-- AU55 PCGS. ...
$641
1920 Buffalo Nickel. MS-66 (NGC).
$780
1920 5C MS67 PCGS....
$5,040
1920 5C Buffalo Nickel -- Struck 35% Off Center, Cleaned -- NGC Details. UNC. ...
$528
1920 5C Buffalo Nickel -- Struck on a Cent Planchet -- Fine 15 PCGS....
$2,580
1920 5C Buffalo Nickel -- Struck 15% off Center -- VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (2/1031). PCGS Population: (4/1888). CDN: $5 Whsle...
$432
1920 5C Buffalo Nickel -- Double Struck, Rotated In Collar -- VG8 NGC....
$552
1920 Buffalo Nickel -- Struck 65% Off Center -- XF45 PCGS. ...
$840
1920 5C Buffalo Nickel -- Broadstruck on Type One Blank -- VF35 PCGS. ...
$129
1920 5C Buffalo Nickel -- Cud Break Reverse @11:00 -- VF20 PCGS. ...
$84
1920 5C Buffalo Nickel -- 55% Lamination Reverse -- Good 4 PCGS. ...
$103
(1920) 5C Buffalo Nickel -- Struck 20% Off Center -- AU50 NGC. ...
$480
1920 5c NGC AU Details (Cleaned)
$20
1920-? 5C Buffalo Nickel -- Struck on a Cent Planchet -- MS61 Brown PCGS. ...
$3,995
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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