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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
1936-D 5C MS66 NGC. CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 24,814,000. ...
$159
1913-D 5C Type Two VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: 86 in 20, 2569 finer (8/26). CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintag...
$159
1913-D 5C Type Two VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: 95 in 30, 2398 finer (8/26). CDN: $155 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintag...
$171
1913-S 5C Type Two Fine 15 PCGS. CDN: $310 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. Mintage 1,209,000. ...
$342
1938-D/S 5C Buffalo MS64 PCGS. CDN: $66 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 7,020,000....
$109
1927-S Buffalo Nickel. EF-45 (PCGS).
$149
1927-S Buffalo Nickel. AU-50 (PCGS).
$317
1928-S Buffalo Nickel. AU-58 (PCGS).
$244
1931-S Buffalo Nickel. MS-65 (PCGS).
$232
1921-S 5C -- Laminations -- XF40 ANACS. Mintage 1,557,000. ...
$171
1913-S 5C Type Two MS63 PCGS. CDN: $1,300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 1,209,000. ...
$1,464
1937-D 5C MS67+ NGC. CAC. CAC: 132 in 67, 2 finer (6/26). CDN: $528 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 17,826,000. ...
$976
1913-S 5C Type Two Good 6 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 4 in 6, 353 finer (5/26). CDN: $240 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 6 . Mintage 1,...
$305
1937-D Buffalo Nickel. FS-901. 3-Legged. VF Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$671
1913-D Buffalo Nickel. Type II. VG-10 (PCGS).
$139
1920-D 5C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: 75 in 55, 727 finer (6/26). CDN: $460 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 9,418,00...
$525
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 Good 4 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 1,209,000. ...
$171
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