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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:
156401
Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1930
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:
2 Feathers
Variety 2:
FS-401
Coin Date:
1930-S
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
5,435,000
Coinage Type:
Buffalo nickel
Coinage Years:
1913-1938
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
38464
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1930-S 5c 2 Feathers, FS-401 MS
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1930-S 5c 2 Feathers, FS-401 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$4,100 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $3,450 | $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 |
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$300
1930-S 5C Two Feathers, FS-401, Fine 15 PCGS. (FS-017.711). PCGS Population: (3/21). NGC Census: (0/0). Fine 15. ...
$94
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$118
1930-S 5C Two Feathers, FS-401 VF35 PCGS. CAC. (FS-017.711). PCGS Population (1/6). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$212
1930-S 5C Two Feathers, FS-401 XF45 PCGS. (FS-017.711). PCGS Population (1/3). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$499
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$47
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$247
1930-S 5C Two Feathers, FS-401, Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/30). NGC Census: (0/0). Fine 12. ...
$66
1930-S 5C Two Feathers, FS-401, XF40 PCGS. (FS-017.711). PCGS Population: (3/5). NGC Census: (0/0). XF40. ...
$432
1930-S 5C Two Feathers, FS-401 VF20 PCGS. (FS-017.711). PCGS Population (4/11). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$200
1930-S 5C Two Feathers, FS-401 XF40 PCGS. FS-017.711. PCGS Population (0/0). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$411
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