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The 1925 Philadelphia Buffalo nickel is a fairly common issue with 35.5 million examples struck and and plenty of circulated specimens available for collectors. A decent number of uncirculated pieces are available through the mid-range Gem levels, but the piece proves tough in MS66 or higher. Die preparation issues caused a generally softer appearance in strike quality this year across all three mints, though the Philadelphia issue had perhaps the best striking characteristics of the three mints.
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:
3089
Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1925
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:
1925
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
35,565,100
Coinage Type:
Buffalo nickel
Coinage Years:
1913-1938
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3954
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Coin Value History
1925 5c MS
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1925 5c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$5,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $4,250 | $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 |
1925 5C MS65 PCGS. CDN: $310 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 35,565,100. ...
$427
1925 5C MS64 PCGS. CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 35,565,100. ...
$250
1925 5C MS66 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (104/7). Mintage 35,565,100. ...
$810
1925 5C MS67 PCGS. CAC....
$4,080
1925 Buffalo Nickel. MS-63 (PCGS).
$120
1925 5c NGC AU58
$80
1925 5c PCGS VF35
$15
1925 5c NGC AU Details (Cleaned)
$21
1925 5c PCGS AU55
$60
1925-? 5C Buffalo Nickel -- Struck on a Silver Dime Planchet -- AU50 PCGS. ...
$4,800
1925 5C -- Struck Thru Debris -- MS62 ANACS. NGC Census: (66/877). PCGS Population: (25/1676). Mintage 35,565,100....
$94
1925 5C -- Corroded -- ANACS. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (0/828). PCGS Population (3/1427). Mintage: 35,565,100. Numismedia ...
$56
1925 Buffalo Nickel--Struck on a Cent Planchet--XF40 ANACS. ...
$2,760
1925 Buffalo Nickel. MS-65 (PCGS).
$312
1925 5C MS64 PCGS. CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 35,565,100. ...
$232
1925 5C MS66+ PCGS. CAC. Mintage 35,565,100. ...
$2,160
1925 5C MS67 PCGS....
$3,240
1925 5C MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (150/835). PCGS Population: (237/1687). CDN: $105 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 35,56...
$124
1925 5c NGC AU58
$46
1925 5c PCGS VF35
$17
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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