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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:
78043
Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1927
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
Variety:
3 1/2 Legs
Variety 2:
FS-901
Coin Date:
1927-D
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Denver
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
5,730,000
Coinage Type:
Buffalo nickel
Coinage Years:
1913-1938
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
38456
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Coin Value History
1927-D 5c 3 1/2 Legs, FS-901 MS
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1927-D 5c 3 1/2 Legs, FS-901 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS62 |
|
$7,500 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $6,250 | $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 |
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1913 5c Buffalo, Type 1 MS
Worth: $4 – $16,000
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]
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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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$220
1927-D 5C 3 1/2 Leg, FS-901, (FS-016.65) XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/12). NGC Census: (0/2). CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for NG...
$456
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$84
1927-D 5C 3 1/2 Leg, FS-901 VF30 PCGS. (016.65). PCGS Population: (10/19). NGC Census: (0/2). CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC...
$288
1927-D 5C 3 1/2 Leg, FS-901 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/1). NGC Census: (0/0). AU58. From The Poulos Family Collec...
$1,020
1927-D 5C 3 1/2 Leg, FS-901 AU53 PCGS. From the #5 Current and All-Time Finest Buffalo Nickel PCGS Registry Set with Major ...
$660
1927-D 5C 3 1/2 Leg, FS-901 VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (1/1). PCGS Population: (7/26). VF25. ...
$138
1927-D 5C 3 1/2 Leg, FS-901 VG10 PCGS. (FS-016.65). PCGS Population: (10/65). NGC Census: (0/2)....
$104
1927-D 5C 3 1/2 Leg, FS-901 XF45 PCGS. (FS-016.65). PCGS Population: (2/5). NGC Census: (0/1). ...
$494
1927-D 5C 3 1/2 Leg, FS-901 Good 6 PCGS. (FS-016.65). PCGS Population (3/58). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$84
1927-D 5C 3 1/2 Leg, FS-901 Fine 15 PCGS. (FS-016.65) PCGS Population (6/23). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$241
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$228
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$299
1927-D 5C 3 1/2 Leg MS62 PCGS. FS-901. ...
$7,475
1927-D 5C 3 1/2 Leg, FS-901 Fine 12 PCGS. (FS-016.65). PCGS Population (9/37). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$164
1927-D 5C 3 1/2 Leg, FS-901 VF20 PCGS. (FS-016.65). PCGS Population: (19/41). NGC Census: (1/4). CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for N...
$192
1927-D 5C 3 1/2 Leg, FS-901 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population (6/5). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$470
1927-D 5C 3 1/2 Leg, FS-901 Good 4 PCGS. (FS-016.65). PCGS Population (3/60). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$84
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$264
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