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The 1917-S Buffalo nickel is one of the toughest of the early S-mint Buffalo nickels, with fewer than 5,000 known in any grade. Of course, scarcity is usually the case with early mintmarked Buffalo nickels, but this is especially the case with the 1917-S, which is quite difficult to locate in the Gem grades and rare in MS67, with none certified that high by PCGS and only 1 slabbed at the grade by NGC. Examples are generally well struck and many Mint State pieces exhibit frosty luster.
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:
3114
Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1917
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:
1917-S
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
4,193,000
Coinage Type:
Buffalo nickel
Coinage Years:
1913-1938
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3936
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Coin Value History
1917-S 5c MS
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1917-S 5c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$115,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $96,000 | $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
1915-S 5c MS
Worth: $38 – $50,000
1917-S Buffalo Nickel. MS-63 (PCGS).
$1,464
1917-S 5C AU58 PCGS. CDN: $880 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 4,193,000. ...
$1,342
1917-S 5C MS66 PCGS. ...
$10,370
1917-S Buffalo Nickel. AU Details--Tooled (PCGS).
$268
1917-S Buffalo Nickel. MS-64+ (PCGS).
$3,782
1917-S Buffalo Nickel. MS-65 (PCGS). CAC.
$4,636
1917-S 5C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: 46 in 50, 891 finer (4/26). CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 4,193,00...
$317
1917-S 5C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: 63 in 40, 1013 finer (3/26). CDN: $165 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 4,193,0...
$207
1917-S 5C VF25 NGC. NGC Census: 41 in 25, 794 finer (2/26). CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 4,193,000. ...
$124
1917-S 5C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: 76 in 45, 933 finer (3/26). CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 4,193,00...
$246
1917-S 5C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: 71 in 62, 537 finer (12/25). CDN: $1,150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 4,193,...
$1,159
1917-S 5C VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: 59 in 30, 1120 finer (12/25). CDN: $125 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 4,193,0...
$124
1917-S 5C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (86/723). Mintage 4,193,000. ...
$720
1917-S 5C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (36/807). Mintage 4,193,000. ...
$324
1917-S 5C Buffalo Nickel -- Obverse Cud Die Break -- Good 4 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/1389 and 0/27+). NGC Census: (16/953 ...
$104
1917-S 5C Two Feathers, FS-401 VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/24). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF3...
$159
1917-S Buffalo Nickel. VG-10 (PCGS).
$96
1917-S 5C MS67 PCGS....
$90,000
1917-S 5C VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (41/1129). NGC Census: (34/760). CDN: $77 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 4,193...
$125
1917-S 5C Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (49/1123). NGC Census: (35/757). CDN: $66 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. Mintage...
$63
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