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There are few Buffalo nickels more common than the 1936 Philadelphia-minted issue. Nearly 119 million were struck, tens of thousands still exist, and perhaps 6,000 or even more are known in the grade of MS65 or better. These pieces are characterized by strong strikes and good color, and are often the go-to Buffalo nickel of choice for type collectors seeking an uncirculated Type 2 example of the series. There are a handful of specimens certified by PCGS and NGC known as high as 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:
329309
Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1936
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:
Doubled Die Reverse
Variety 2:
FS-801
Coin Date:
1936
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
118,997,000
Coinage Type:
Buffalo nickel
Coinage Years:
1913-1938
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
38470
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Coin Value History
1936 5c Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801 MS
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1936 5c Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|
| MS65 | $1,250 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | $725.00 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1936 Buffalo Nickel. FS-801. Doubled Die Reverse. AU-55 (PCGS).
$660
1936 5C Doubled Die Reverse-001, FS-801, Fine 15 ANACS....
$64
1936 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, VF20 PCGS. (018.8). PCGS Population: (6/37). NGC Census: (0/0). VF20. ...
$84
1936 Buffalo Nickel. FS-801. Doubled Die Reverse. MS-64 (PCGS).
$552
1936 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, MS65 PCGS. ...
$1,080
1936 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, XF45 ANACS. Die-1. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (3/18). XF45. ...
$114
1936 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, -- Cleaning -- PCGS Genuine. UNC Details. (FS-018.8). NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Populati...
$258
1936 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/5). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$1,410
1936 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/7). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$1,410
1936 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801 Fine 15 PCGS. (FS-018.8). PCGS Population (2/26). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$129
1936 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/28). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$74
1936 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, MS64 PCGS. CAC. ...
$720
1936 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801 XF45 PCGS. (FS-018.8). PCGS Population (2/13). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$188
1936 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, MS64 PCGS. ...
$940
1936 5C Doubled Die Reverse MS64 PCGS. FS-801. ...
$1,528
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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