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The 1929-D Buffalo nickel is common in lower circulated grades and scarcer in better grades. It has a mintage of 8,370,000, though not a huge supply of specimens in MS65 or better. While one of the toughest Denver-minted issues in the series at any point after 1928, it’s not nearly as rare as most of the earlier mintmarked issues.
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:
3134
Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1929
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:
1929-D
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Denver
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
8,370,000
Coinage Type:
Buffalo nickel
Coinage Years:
1913-1938
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3967
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Coin Value History
1929-D 5c MS
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1929-D 5c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$15,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $13,000 | $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 |
1929-D Buffalo Nickel. MS-67 (PCGS).
$23,180
1929-D 5C MS64 PCGS. CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 8,370,000. ...
$244
1929-D 5C MS63 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 8,370,...
$129
1929-D Buffalo Nickel. MS-65 (PCGS). CAC.
$810
1929-D 5C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: 82 in 62, 1493 finer (12/25). CDN: $62 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 8,370,00...
$124
1929-D Buffalo Nickel. MS-66+ (PCGS). CAC.
$8,100
1929-D 5c PCGS AU53
$70
1929-D 5c PCGS UNC Details (Wheel Mark)
$35
1929-D 5c PCGS AU58
$122
1929-D 5C MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population (5/1143). NGC Census: (17/670). Mintage: 8,370,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem ...
$79
1929-D 5C XF45 ANACS. NGC Census: (1/595). PCGS Population (1/963). Mintage: 8,370,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS ...
$25
1929-D 5C MS67 PCGS. ...
$58,560
1929-D 5C MS64 NGC. Housed in a Generation 4 fatty holder. CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 8,370,000....
$268
1929-D 5C MS63 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 8,370,0...
$171
1929-D 5C MS65 PCGS. Mintage 8,370,000. ...
$660
1929-D 5C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (99/670). PCGS Population: (75/1393). CDN: $62 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 8,370,...
$65
1929-D 5C MS66+ NGC....
$2,147
1929-D 5C MS60 ANACS. NGC Census: (1/635). PCGS Population (1/1008). Mintage: 8,370,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem ...
$104
1929-D 5c NGC AU58
$70
1929-D 5C MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (17/649). PCGS Population (5/1107). Mintage: 8,370,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem f...
$72
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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