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The first several million Buffalo nickels struck at the Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco Mints feature the bison on the reverse of the coin standing upon a mound. While this version of the reverse design is considered quite beautiful by many numismatists, a major concern with this particular iteration of the design was the physically high, or proud, location of the inscription FIVE CENTS. The denominational inscription was recessed midway through 1913 to reduce the chance that it would be worn off the coin through daily use (as commonly happened to the date on the obverse of the Buffalo nickel). To accommodate this significant design change, the reverse was modified in such a way that the Buffalo stands above a horizontal line.
These changes created two major varieties in the Buffalo nickel series, with the mound reverse denoted as Type 1 and the line motif as Type 2. As a class, Type 1 Buffalo nickels are generally much scarcer than Type 2 issues, minted from mid 1913 through 1938. This is particularly true for the mintmarked Type 1 specimens.
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 raised ground.
Catalog Information
GSID:
72360
Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1913
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 1 Reverse
Variety 2:
1913
Coin Date:
Buffalo Nickel
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Coinage Type:
Buffalo nickel
Coinage Years:
1913
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3914
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Coin Value History
Buffalo Nickel 5c Type 1 Reverse, 1913 MS [Type]
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Buffalo Nickel 5c Type 1 Reverse, 1913 MS [Type]
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$19,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $7,500 | $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 |
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
1916 5c MS
Worth: $3 – $16,800
1913 5C Type One MS64 PCGS. CDN: $90 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 30,993,520. ...
$119
1913 5C Type One MS66 NGC. CDN: $265 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 30,993,520....
$256
1913-S 5C Type One MS65 PCGS. CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 2,105,000. ...
$702
1913-D 5C Type One MS67 CACG. Mintage 5,337,000. ...
$2,196
1913-D Buffalo Nickel. Type I. MS-63 (PCGS).
$139
1913-S 5C Type One AU58 ANACS. Mintage 2,105,000. ...
$195
1913 5C Type One MS68 PCGS. ...
$6,100
1913 Buffalo Nickel. Type I. MS-62 (PCGS).
$84
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. 5 Cents, 1913. Philadelphia Mint. PCGS Genuine--Chopmark, Poor/Fair Details.
$610
1913-S 5C Type One MS61 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 2,105,000. ...
$159
(1913-37) 5C Buffalo Nickel -- Split Planchet After Strike -- XF40 PCGS. 2.78g. PCGS Population: (26/15640 and 0/340+). Mi...
$186
1913-S 5C Buffalo Nickel, Type One -- Reverse Lamination -- VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population: (15/3475 and 0/68+). Mintage 2,105...
$54
1913 5C Type One AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (30/15294). Mintage 30,993,520. ...
$234
(1913-1938) 5C Buffalo Nickel -- Split Planchet After Strike 2.42 grams -- Good 6 PCGS....
$77
1913-S 5C Type One AU55 PCGS. Mintage 2,105,000. ...
$384
1913-S Buffalo Nickel. Type I. Unc Details--Spot Removed (PCGS).
$168
1913-X 5C Buffalo Nickel -- Split After Strike -- Fine 15 PCGS. (2.56g)....
$94
1913-D 5C Type One AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (35/4293). NGC Census: (22/2688). CDN: $46 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Min...
$45
1913-S 5c NGC VF30 (Type 1)
$65
1913-D 5c NGC VF35 (Type 1)
$30
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