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One of the most common Denver-minted Buffalo nickels, the 1936-D is widely available in all grades. Thousands are known in MS65, hundreds in MS66, dozens in MS67, and a handful in MS68, with the latter pieces inspiring bids well into the five figures. These, of course, find an enthusiastic collecting audience with registry set builders who wish to obtain the best possible example of the issue for their collections.
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:
3141
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
Coin Date:
1936-D
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Denver
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
24,814,000
Coinage Type:
Buffalo nickel
Coinage Years:
1913-1938
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3978
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Coin Value History
1936-D 5c MS
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1936-D 5c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$14,500 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $12,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
1936-D 5C MS67 PCGS. CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 24,814,000. ...
$1,586
1936-D 5C MS65 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. CDN: $60 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 24,814...
$74
1936-D 5C MS66 PCGS. CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 24,814,000. ...
$165
1936-D 5C MS64+ CACG. Mintage 24,814,000. ...
$79
1936-D Buffalo Nickel. MS-68 (NGC).
$4,080
1936-D 5C WDDR-001, AU50 ANACS. Plate. Mintage 24,814,000.Flynn Reference and Cross Reference: DDR-001. Plate coin ...
$51
1936-D/D 5C WRPM-001, FS-502, MS63 ANACS. Mintage 24,814,000.Flynn Reference and Cross Reference: RPM-001, FS-502 (...
$71
ND, Buffalo Nickel -- Struck 25% off Center -- AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/0). NGC Census:...
$432
1936-D 5c PCGS MS62
$44
1936-D 5c PCGS AU55
$30
1936-D 5c NGC UNC Details (Obverse Wheel Mark)
$15
1936-D/S 5C Over Mintmark, FS-511 Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/20). NGC Census: (0/0). From The Parcfeld Collection....
$56
1936-D/D 5C Repunched Mintmark, FS-502 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population (0/0). NGC Census: (0/0). From The Parcfeld Collection...
$69
1936-D 5C VF35 NGC. FS-901. ...
$1,725
1936-D 5C --Reverse Cleaned--ANACS. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (0/1603). PCGS Population (1/2763). Mintage: 24,814,000. Numis...
$25
1936-D VG8--Scratched--ANACS, Fine Details, FS-...
$150
1936-D 5C
$200
1936-D 5C
$424
1936-D 5C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: 135 in 67 (44 in 67+, 4 in 67?), 2 finer (7/26). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. M...
$732
1936-D 5C MS65 PCGS. CDN: $60 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 24,814,000. ...
$79
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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