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The 1928 Buffalo nickel from the Philadelphia Mint is a generally common coin in circulated and lower uncirculated grades, with its mintage of 23,411,000. Though not a common coin in Gem, it is one of the easier dates to find in that grade, and dozens of specimens in the MS67 range. Strike and luster for this issue is robust.
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:
3093
Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1928
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:
1928
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
23,411,000
Coinage Type:
Buffalo nickel
Coinage Years:
1913-1938
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3963
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Coin Value History
1928 5c MS
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1928 5c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$5,250 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $4,500 | $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]
![Buffalo Nickel 5c Type 1 Reverse, 1913 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/20220224/www_davidlawrence_com_product_2199064_-0.20220224083111332.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $7 – $16,000
1913 5c Buffalo, Type 1 MS
Worth: $7 – $16,000
1913-D 5c Buffalo, Type 1 MS
Worth: $13 – $40,200
1913-S 5c Buffalo, Type 1 MS
Worth: $16 – $19,200
Buffalo Nickel 5c Type 2 Reverse, 1913-1938 MS [Type]
![Buffalo Nickel 5c Type 2 Reverse, 1913-1938 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/26d-3l-obv.jpeg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $1 – $4,800
1913 5c Buffalo, Type 2 MS
Worth: $7 – $3,600
1913-D 5c Buffalo, Type 2 MS
Worth: $80 – $36,000
1913-S 5c Buffalo, Type 2 MS
Worth: $140 – $30,000
1914 5c MS
Worth: $12 – $4,020
1914/(3) 5c MS
Worth: $150 – $50,000
1914-D 5c MS
Worth: $70 – $21,600
1914-S 5c MS
Worth: $22 – $75,000
1915 5c MS
Worth: $4 – $9,600
1915-D 5c MS
Worth: $13 – $18,000
1915-S 5c MS
Worth: $38 – $50,000
1928 Buffalo Nickel. MS-65 (NGC). CAC.
$342
1928 5C MS66 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 23,411,00...
$854
1928 5C MS67 PCGS. CAC. ...
$4,392
1928 5C MS64 PCGS. CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 23,411,000. ...
$149
1928 5C MS63 PCGS. CDN: $68 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 23,411,000. ...
$134
1928 Buffalo Nickel. Unc Details--Reverse Wheel Mark (NGC).
$85
1928 5c PCGS AU55
$38
1928 5c PCGS MS62
$45
1928 5C AU58 ANACS. NGC Census: (39/756). PCGS Population (42/1530). Mintage: 23,411,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem...
$30
1928 5C --Cleaned--ICG. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (0/673). PCGS Population (1/1394). Mintage: 23,411,000. Numismedia Wsl. Pr...
$25
1928 5C MS61 ANACS. NGC Census: (3/642). PCGS Population (2/1355). Mintage: 23,411,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS ...
$39
1928 5C Nickel--Struck 15% Off Center--VF30 PCGS. Light ...
$402
1928 Buffalo Nickel. MS-65 (PCGS).
$293
1928 5C MS66 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 106 in 66, 10 finer (5/26). CDN: $660 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 23,411,000. ...
$763
1928 5C MS67 PCGS....
$3,600
1928 5C MS64 PCGS. CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 23,411,000. ...
$159
1928 5C MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (264/1736). NGC Census: (157/757). CDN: $68 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 23,41...
$71
1928 5C --Reverse Wheel Mark--AU52 NCS. UNC Details . NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: 23,411,000. (#3...
$35
1928 5c PCGS AU55
$30
1928 5C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (23/1500). NGC Census: (34/705). Mintage: 23,411,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem ...
$50
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