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The 1915-S Buffalo nickel is extremely scarce in all grades and is particularly challenging in Gem Uncirculated grades. Only 1,505,000 were struck and, of these, an estimated 6,000 pieces survive. Oddly enough the coin is scarcer in the circulated grades than many of its early mintmarked counterparts in the series, yet population figures indicate it is about as scarce in uncirculated grades as any of the other early mintmarked Buffalo nickels.
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:
3109
Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1915
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:
1915-S
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
1,505,000
Coinage Type:
Buffalo nickel
Coinage Years:
1913-1938
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3929
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1915-S 5c MS
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1915-S 5c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$60,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $37,000 | $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
1916 5c MS
Worth: $3 – $16,800
1915-S 5C MS65 PCGS. ...
$2,928
1915-S 5C MS66 PCGS. ...
$7,015
1915-S Buffalo Nickel. MS-63 (PCGS).
$1,830
1915-S 5C AU58 PCGS. CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 1,505,000. ...
$915
1915-S Buffalo Nickel. EF Details--Cleaned (NGC).
$183
1915-S 5C -- Corroded -- ANACS Details. AU55 Details. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 1,505,000. ...
$439
1915-S 5C AU53 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 48 in 53, 1063 finer. CAC: 7 in 53, 153 finer (2/26). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for ...
$598
1915-S 5C VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: 62 in 35, 1378 finer (2/26). CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 1,505,0...
$268
1915-S Buffalo Nickel. EF-45 (PCGS).
$408
1915-S Buffalo Nickel. EF Details--Environmental Damage (PCGS).
$264
1915-S 5C MS67 PCGS. CAC. ...
$56,120
1915-S 5C Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: 55 in 12, 950 finer (12/25). CDN: $63 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12. Mintage 1,505,000...
$89
1915-S 5C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: 86 in 62, 694 finer (11/25). CDN: $925 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 1,505,00...
$1,037
1915-S 5C MS64 NGC. Mintage 1,505,000. ...
$2,040
1915-S 5C VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (45/742). PCGS Population: (64/1351). CDN: $170 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 1,505...
$252
1915-S 5c PCGS VG Details (Scratch)
$37
1915-S 5C -- Corroded -- ANACS. AU50 Details. Mintage 1,505,000....
$84
1915-S 5C XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (30/647). PCGS Population: (96/1176). CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 1,505...
$312
1915-S 5C VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (64/1417). NGC Census: (26/765). CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 1,50...
$192
1915-S 5C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (49/1322). NGC Census: (41/713). CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 1,50...
$186
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