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The 1929-S Buffalo nickel is by and large the most common S-mint issue from the series for any period of the 1920s. While its mintage of 7,754,000 isn’t any significantly higher than many of the earlier S-mint Buffalo nickels, many of these coins languished in bank vaults during the Great Depression due to less spending by an economically starving public. With 1,000 specimens estimated to survive in MS65 or better, this S-mint nickel is scarce but not impossibly difficult in Gem grades.
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:
3135
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-S
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
7,754,000
Coinage Type:
Buffalo nickel
Coinage Years:
1913-1938
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3968
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Coin Value History
1929-S 5c MS
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1929-S 5c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$14,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $10,500 | $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 |
Buffalo Nickel 5c Type 1 Reverse, 1913 MS [Type]
![Buffalo Nickel 5c Type 1 Reverse, 1913 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/20220224/www_davidlawrence_com_product_2199064_-0.20220224083111332.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $4 – $16,000
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]
![Buffalo Nickel 5c Type 2 Reverse, 1913-1938 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/26d-3l-obv.jpeg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
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
1929-S 5C MS66 PCGS. CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 7,754,000. ...
$671
1929-S 5C MS64 PCGS. CDN: $165 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 7,754,000. ...
$201
1929-S 5C MS67 NGC. ...
$3,782
1929-S 5C MS65 NGC. CAC. CAC: 95 in 65, 113 finer (2/26). CDN: $325 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 7,754,000. ...
$464
1929-S 5C MS63 PCGS. CDN: $115 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 7,754,000....
$149
1929-S 5C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: 65 in 62, 2380 finer (12/25). CDN: $70 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 7,754,00...
$119
1929-S 5C Two Feathers, FS-401, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/19). NGC Census: (0/0). VF30. Mintage 7,754,000. ...
$45
1929-S 5C Buffalo Nickel -- Retained Cud Die Break -- VF35 PCGS. RCD-5C-1929S-01. Ex: Fred Weinberg Collection....
$240
1929-S 5c NGC AU58
$232
1929-S 5c NGC MS61
$70
1929-S 5C Two Feathers, FS-401, AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/7). NGC Census: (0/0). AU55. Mintage 7,754,000. ...
$372
1929-S 5c PCGS XF45
$26
1929-S 5C Two Feathers AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (14/1963). NGC Census: (7/873). CDN: $20 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC...
$164
1929-S 5C Two Feathers VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population (3/1912). NGC Census: (1/879). Mintage: 7,754,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price ...
$118
1929-S 5C -- Environmental Damage -- PCGS Genuine. This PCGS number ending in 97 suggests Environmental Damage as the reaso...
$84
1929-S 5C --Improperly Cleaned--UNC NGC. UNC Details. NGC Census: (0/734). PCGS Population (1/1462). Mintage: 7,754,000. Num...
$36
1929-S 5C AU53 ANACS. 2 Feathers. NGC Census: (1/707). PCGS Population (1/1389). Mintage: 7,754,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price ...
$411
1929-S 5C MS66 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 108 in 66, 7 finer (5/26). CDN: $720 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 7,754,000....
$1,037
1929-S 5C MS64 PCGS. CDN: $165 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 7,754,000. ...
$201
1929-S 5C MS67 PCGS. ...
$8,540
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