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The 1935-D Buffalo nickel is not a categorically scarce coin, but it is the scarcest regular-issue piece among the Buffalo nickels struck from 1935 through 1938. PCGS and NGC have graded less than a combined two dozen examples in MS67 and NGC has slabbed only one graded MS68.
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:
3139
Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1935
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:
1935-D
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Denver
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
12,092,000
Coinage Type:
Buffalo nickel
Coinage Years:
1913-1938
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3975
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Coin Value History
1935-D 5c MS
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1935-D 5c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$6,250 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $4,750 | $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 |
1935-D 5C MS65 PCGS. CDN: $210 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 12,092,000. ...
$275
1935-D 5C MS66+ PCGS. CAC. CAC: 59 in 66, 10 finer (6/26). CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 12,092,000. ...
$1,281
1935-D 5C MS63 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. CDN: $68 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 12,092...
$74
1935-D 5C MS64 PCGS. CDN: $76 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 12,092,000. ...
$109
1935-D Buffalo Nickel. MS-67 (NGC).
$1,680
1935-D/D 5C WRPM-001, VF20 ANACS. Plate. Mintage 12,092,000.Flynn Reference and Cross Reference: RPM-001. Plate coi...
$32
1935-D/D 5C Repunched Mintmark, FS-502, Discovery Coin MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (2/1). PCGS Population: (2/3). MS62. Fro...
$840
1935-D 5c NGC AU55
$49
1935-D 5c PCGS AU Details (Cleaned)
$30
1935-D/D 5C Repunched Mintmark, FS-502 AU53 PCGS. (FS-0180.5). PCGS Population: (1/6). NGC Census: (0/3). AU53. ...
$288
1935-D/D 5C Repunched Mintmark, FS-502 AU50 PCGS. (FS-018.5). PCGS Population: (3/7). NGC Census: (0/3). AU50. ...
$360
1935-D 5c PCGS AU58
$55
1935-D 5C Repunched Mint Mark XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (12/2712). NGC Census: (4/1430). CDN: $22 Whsle. Bid for problem-...
$67
1935-D/D 5C Repunched Mintmark, FS-502, Fine 12 PCGS. (FS-018.5). PCGS Population: (2/19). NGC Census: (0/4)....
$79
1935-D/D 5C Repunched Mintmark, FS-502 VG8 PCGS Secure. (FS-018.5). PCGS Population (2/15). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$69
1856-S Three-Dollar Gold Piece. VF-25 (NGC).
$868
1935-D/D 5C Repunched Mintmark, FS-502 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population (5/1). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$999
1935-D 5C MS61 ANACS. NGC Census: (7/1069). PCGS Population (3/2005). Mintage: 12,092,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for proble...
$56
1935-D 5C --Obverse Planchet Flaw--MS60 NCS. UNC Details. NGC Census: (1/965). PCGS Population (2/1824). Mintage: 12,092,000...
$54
1935-D Buffalo Nickel. MS-65 (PCGS). OGH.
$342
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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