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A significant modification was made to the reverse design of the Buffalo nickel during its first year of production 1913, with the mound upon which the bison stands being converted to a line. This change was necessitated to help prevent the denominational inscription FIVE CENTS from becoming virtually obliterated by normal circulation wear.
All of the Buffalo nickels struck with the design of the bison standing on a line are known as Type 2 Buffalo nickels and constitute the vast majority of pieces struck within the series, with the Type 2 variety made from 1913 through the end of production in 1938. The Type 2 Buffalo nickel is represented by many key and semi-key dates, including the 1913-D, 1913-S, 1921-S, and 1926-S, as well as several notable varieties, such as the 1914/3 overdate, 1916 doubled die, 1918-7-D overdate, and the famous 1937-D 3-Legged error, among others.
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:
72361
Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, [Date]
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:
Type 2 Reverse
Variety 2:
1913-1938
Coin Date:
Buffalo Nickel
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Coinage Type:
Buffalo nickel
Coinage Years:
1913-1938
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3919
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Coin Value History
Buffalo Nickel 5c Type 2 Reverse, 1913-1938 MS [Type]
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Buffalo Nickel 5c Type 2 Reverse, 1913-1938 MS [Type]
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$6,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $3,600 | $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 |
Buffalo Nickel 5c Type 1 Reverse, 1913 MS [Type]
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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
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
1916 5c MS
Worth: $2 – $16,800
1937-D Buffalo Nickel. FS-901. 3-Legged. VF Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$671
Lot of (4) 1938-D Buffalo Nickels. MS-66 (PCGS).
$268
1913-D Buffalo Nickel. Type II. VG-10 (PCGS).
$139
1935-S 5C MS64 PCGS. CDN: $55 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 10,300,000. ...
$64
1938-D/S 5C FS-511 Late Die State MS65 NGC. NGC Census: 83 in 65, 65 finer (6/26). CDN: $72 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. M...
$114
1914-D 5C Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: 92 in 15, 2525 finer (7/26). CDN: $105 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. Mintage 3...
$109
1926-S 5C VF20 PCGS. CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 970,000. ...
$150
1925 5C MS63 PCGS. CDN: $135 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 35,565,100. ...
$154
1937 5C MS67 NGC. CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 79,485,769. ...
$207
1913-D 5C Type Two AU55 PCGS. CDN: $225 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 4,156,000. ...
$232
1913-S 5C Type Two -- Cleaned -- NGC Details. AU. NGC Census: 30 in 50, 1392 finer (5/26). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$671
1915-D 5C AU58 PCGS. CDN: $205 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 7,569,000. ...
$244
1918-D 5C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: 96 in 45, 1002 finer (6/26). CDN: $220 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 8,362,0...
$256
1919-D 5C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: 56 in 62, 511 finer (6/26). CDN: $1,050 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 8,006,...
$1,129
1938-D/D 5C MS68 NGC. FS-502. ...
$2,318
1914-D 5C VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: 85 in 35, 2194 finer (6/26). CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 3,912,0...
$171
1913-S 5C Type Two AG3 PCGS. CDN: $115 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AG3 . Mintage 1,209,000. ...
$99
1913-S 5C Type Two Good 4 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 1,209,000. ...
$171
1913-D 5C Type Two VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: 94 in 30, 2389 finer (6/26). CDN: $155 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintag...
$159
1918-D 5C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: 98 in 40, 1098 finer (6/26). CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 8,362,0...
$207
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