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The 1921 Philadelphia Buffalo nickel is scarce in circulated condition and is especially so across the spectrum of uncirculated pieces. A total of 10,663,000 were struck, but like so many other early Buffalo nickels few were saved by collectors. Among those that were rescued from circulation, not many were saved when they were new. This, of course, leaves relatively few uncirculated survivors. However, for Gem-quality specimens this is among the latest of the scarce Philadelphia-minted issues. There remains a reasonable number of examples grading as high as 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:
3086
Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1921
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:
1921
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
10,663,000
Coinage Type:
Buffalo nickel
Coinage Years:
1913-1938
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3947
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Coin Value History
1921 5c MS
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1921 5c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$5,750 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $4,750 | $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 |
| AG2 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1921 Buffalo Nickel. MS-64 (CACG).
$512
1921 5C Two Feathers, FS-401, MS62 NGC. NGC Census: 1 in 62, 1 finer (6/26). CDN: $750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. ...
$671
1921 Buffalo Nickel. MS-67 (PCGS).
$4,148
1921 5C AU50 NGC. NGC Census: 9 in 50, 935 finer (5/26). CDN: $66 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 10,663,000. ...
$79
1921 5C AU58 PCGS. CDN: $105 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 10,663,000. ...
$238
1921 5C MS63 NGC. CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 10,663,000. ...
$372
1921 5C MS65 NGC. Mintage 10,663,000. ...
$720
1921 5C MS66 NGC. Mintage 10,663,000. ...
$1,026
1921 5C Two Feathers, FS-401, VF30 PCGS. (FS-016.633). PCGS Population: (4/37). NGC Census: (0/5). VF30. ...
$109
1921 5C Two Feathers, FS-401, (FS-016.633) Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/48). NGC Census: (0/6). Fine 15....
$30
1921 5C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (23/1443). NGC Census: (6/807). CDN: $65 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 10,663,0...
$139
1921 Buffalo Nickel. MS-61 (NGC).
$120
1921 5c NGC VF35
$45
1921 5C Two Feathers, FS-401, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/22 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). XF40....
$180
1921 5c PCGS AU Details (Cleaned)
$50
1921 5c PCGS AU55
$100
1921 5C Two Feathers, FS-401, VF25 PCGS. (FS-016.633). PCGS Population (2/24). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$74
1921 5C Two Feathers Fine 12 ANACS. NGC Census: (9/680). PCGS Population (7/1097). Mintage: 10,663,000. Numismedia Wsl. Pri...
$61
1921 Buffalo Nickel. FS-401. Two Feathers. VG-10 (PCGS).
$52
1921 5C XF45 ICG. NGC Census: (1/567). PCGS Population (8/946). Mintage: 10,663,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coi...
$37
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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