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The 1936-S Buffalo nickel is a grossly common issue, though the scarcest of the regular strikes for the short period of 1936 through 1938. By the mid 1930s, collectors were looking for and saving 1936-S Buffalo nickels and other dates, too, for inclusion in the coin albums and coin boards of the era, which were just coming into vogue among numismatists. Certainly many rolls were saved as this issue is common even in uncirculated condition. Dozens have been slabbed by PCGS and NGC in the grade of MS67, and many more among each of the lower Mint States 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:
3143
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-S
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
14,930,000
Coinage Type:
Buffalo nickel
Coinage Years:
1913-1938
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3979
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Coin Value History
1936-S 5c MS
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1936-S 5c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$1,250 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,100 | $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-S 5C MS67+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$5,612
1936-S 5C MS65 NGC. CDN: $76 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 14,930,000. ...
$89
1936-S 5C MS66 NGC. CDN: $144 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 14,930,000. ...
$149
1936-S/S Buffalo Nickel. FS-501. VF-25 (NGC).
$24
1936-S 5C MS64 NGC. Mintage 14,930,000. ...
$64
1936-S/S 5C Repunched Mintmark FS-501 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/43)....
$144
1936-S 5c PCGS MS62
$45
1936-S/S 5C FS-501 AU53 ANACS. RPM-1, (FS-020)....
$84
1936-S/S 5C FS-501 AU55 NGC. (FS-020). NGC Census: (7/52). PCGS Population: (5/48). CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55....
$89
1936-S/S 5C FS-501 MS61 NGC. FS-020. NGC Census: (1/45). PCGS Population: (0/40). CDN: $155 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61....
$216
1936-S 5c PCGS MS63
$45
1936-S/S 5C FS-501 VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (7/72). PCGS Population: (12/67). CDN: $35 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. ...
$63
1936-S/S 5C FS-501 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/51). NGC Census: (3/65). XF40. ...
$59
1936-S/S 5C Repunched Mintmark, FS-501, VF20 PCGS. Formerly (FS-020). PCGS Population (10/60). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$34
1936-S/S 5C Repunched Mintmark, FS-501, XF45 PCGS. Formerly (FS-020). PCGS Population (3/32). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$58
1936-S/S 5C AU50 NGC. FS-501. NGC Census: (2/1592). PCGS Population (5/3289). Mintage: 14,930,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price fo...
$49
1936-S/S 5C RPM FS-501 VF30 PCGS. (FS-020) PCGS Population (4/42). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$56
1936-S/S 5C --Cleaned--ANACS .Fine 12 Details. FS-501 RPM-1. NGC Census: (1/1332). PCGS Population (2/2660). Mintage: 14,93...
$12
1936-S 5C MS67 PCGS. CDN: $840 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 14,930,000. ...
$824
1936-S 5C MS65 PCGS. CDN: $76 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 14,930,000. ...
$104
Buffalo Nickel 5c Type 1 Reverse, 1913 MS [Type]
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]
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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