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The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the Buffalo Nickels, Proof (1913–1937) series of Nickels in the U.S. Coins contains 14 distinct entries with CPG® values between $650.00 and $270,000.00.
The Buffalo nickel series began in 1913, at the tail end of the original era of proof manufacture at the United States Mint. Meanwhile, the series ended in 1938, just after the so-called modern proof era kicked off in 1936. This means most of the series saw no official proof production, but there are nevertheless several proof Buffalo nickel issues available.



The Buffalo nickel, designed by James Earle Fraser, features two major subtypes, both spawned during the first year of the series. In 1913, the Buffalo nickel was originally produced with...

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  Buffalo Nickels, Proof (1913–1937) Value Range Favorite
Buffalo Nickels, Proof (1913–1937) Value Range  
Buffalo Nickel 5c Type 1 Reverse, Matte Finish, 1913 PR Type Coin
$850
-
$108,000
$850 - $108,000
Buffalo Nickel 5c Type 2 Reverse, Matte Finish, 1913-1916 PR Type Coin
$650
-
$21,000
$650 - $21,000
Buffalo Nickel 5c Satin Finish, 1936 PR Type Coin
$775
-
$7,500
$775 - $7,500
Buffalo Nickel 5c Brilliant Finish, 1936-1937 PR Type Coin
$725
-
$21,500
$725 - $21,500
1913 5c Buffalo, Matte Finish, Type 1 PR
$850
-
$108,000
$850 - $108,000
1913 5c Buffalo, Matte Finish, Type 2 PR
$725
-
$21,000
$725 - $21,000
1914 5c Matte Finish PR
$650
-
$21,500
$650 - $21,500
1915 5c Matte Finish PR
$775
-
$270,000
$775 - $270,000

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1916 5c Matte Finish PR
$850
-
$36,000
$850 - $36,000
1927 5c Special Strike SP
$78,000
-
$93,500
$78,000 - $93,500
1936 5c Satin Finish PR
$775
-
$7,500
$775 - $7,500
1936 5c Brilliant Finish PR
$825
-
$10,000
$825 - $10,000
1937 5c PR
$750
-
$21,500
$750 - $21,500
1937 5c PR CAM
$2,000
-
$12,000
$2,000 - $12,000
       

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Greysheet Catalog Details

The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the Buffalo Nickels, Proof (1913–1937) series of Nickels in the U.S. Coins contains 14 distinct entries with CPG® values between $650.00 and $270,000.00.
The Buffalo nickel series began in 1913, at the tail end of the original era of proof manufacture at the United States Mint. Meanwhile, the series ended in 1938, just after the so-called modern proof era kicked off in 1936. This means most of the series saw no official proof production, but there are nevertheless several proof Buffalo nickel issues available.



The Buffalo nickel, designed by James Earle Fraser, features two major subtypes, both spawned during the first year of the series. In 1913, the Buffalo nickel was originally produced with...

Catalog Detail