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Though generally a common issue in circulated grades, the 1924 Buffalo nickel is considerably scarce in uncirculated grades and rare in Gem. In all, 21,620,000 were struck, and experts estimate that fewer than 8,000 survive, making this one of the most challenging Philadelphia Buffalo nickels and the rarest in the Gem grade after 1918. Even still, some really nice specimens exist and can be found on occasion, including the dozen or so MS67 examples that have been certified by PCGS and 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:
3088
Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1924
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:
1924
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
21,620,000
Coinage Type:
Buffalo nickel
Coinage Years:
1913-1938
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3951
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Coin Value History
1924 5c MS
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1924 5c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$23,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $19,000 | $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 |
1924 5C MS67 PCGS. ...
$19,520
1924 Buffalo Nickel. MS-64 (NGC).
$415
1924 Buffalo Nickel. MS-63 (PCGS).
$293
1924 Buffalo Nickel. MS-66+ (PCGS). CAC.
$2,684
1924 5C AU58 PCGS. CDN: $60 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 21,620,000. ...
$183
1924 Buffalo Nickel. MS-65 (PCGS).
$720
1924 5C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: 62 in 62 (1 in 62+), 1329 finer (12/25). CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintag...
$195
1924 5c PCGS AU Details (Cleaned)
$34
1924 5c PCGS AU55
$55
1924 5C MS61 ANACS. NGC Census: (8/571). PCGS Population (7/967). Mintage: 21,620,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fr...
$52
1924 5C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (3/944). NGC Census: (3/574). Mintage: 21,620,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fre...
$44
1924 5C Buffalo Nickel--Struck 35% Off Center--XF40 PCGS. ...
$632
1924 5C --Reverse Scratched--NCS. UNC Details. NGC Census: (0/469). PCGS Population (5/777). Mintage: 21,620,000. Numismedia...
$57
1924 5C
$12
1924 Buffalo Nickel. MS-67 (PCGS).
$16,800
1924 5C MS64 PCGS. CDN: $360 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 21,620,000. ...
$415
1924 5C MS63 PCGS. CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 21,620,000. ...
$226
1924 5C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: 104 in 66 (16 in 66+, 1 in 66?), 10 finer (4/26). CDN: $1,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. ...
$1,586
1924 5C Buffalo Nickel -- No Designer's Initial -- AU58 ANACS. Mintage 21,620,000....
$94
1924 5C MS65 NGC. Mintage 21,620,000. ...
$630
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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