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A significant modification was made to the reverse design of the Buffalo nickel during its first year of production 1913, with the mound upon which the bison stands being converted to a line. This change was necessitated to help prevent the denominational inscription FIVE CENTS from becoming virtually obliterated by normal circulation wear.
All of the Buffalo nickels struck with the design of the bison standing on a line are known as Type 2 Buffalo nickels and constitute the vast majority of pieces struck within the series, with the Type 2 variety made from 1913 through the end of production in 1938. The Type 2 Buffalo nickel is represented by many key and semi-key dates, including the 1913-D, 1913-S, 1921-S, and 1926-S, as well as several notable varieties, such as the 1914/3 overdate, 1916 doubled die, 1918-7-D overdate, and the famous 1937-D 3-Legged error, among others.
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:
72361
Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, [Date]
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 2 Reverse
Variety 2:
1913-1938
Coin Date:
Buffalo Nickel
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Coinage Type:
Buffalo nickel
Coinage Years:
1913-1938
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3919
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Buffalo Nickel 5c Type 2 Reverse, 1913-1938 MS [Type]
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Buffalo Nickel 5c Type 2 Reverse, 1913-1938 MS [Type]
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$6,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $3,600 | $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 |
Buffalo Nickel 5c Type 1 Reverse, 1913 MS [Type]
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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
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
1923-S 5C MS64 PCGS. CDN: $1,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 6,142,000. ...
$1,525
1931-S 5C MS66+ PCGS. CDN: $440 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 1,200,000. ...
$1,891
1924-S 5C MS65 PCGS. ...
$8,540
1928-D 5C MS63 ANACS. Mintage 6,436,000. ...
$139
1919 5C AU58 ANACS. Mintage 60,868,000. ...
$119
1913-D 5C Type Two Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: 98 in 12, 2765 finer (9/26). CDN: $125 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12. ...
$159
1920-S 5C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: 79 in 62, 471 finer (9/26). CDN: $1,050 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 9,689,...
$1,068
1926-S Buffalo Nickel. VF Details--Corrosion Removed (PCGS).
$59
1926-S Buffalo Nickel. Fine-15 (PCGS).
$94
1917-D Buffalo Nickel. VF-25 (PCGS).
$104
1914-D Buffalo Nickel. EF-40 (PCGS).
$244
1913-S 5C Type Two Good 4 PCGS. CDN: $165 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 4 . Mintage 1,209,000. ...
$159
1913-S 5C Type Two AG3 PCGS. CDN: $115 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AG3 . Mintage 1,209,000. ...
$124
1914-D Buffalo Nickel. VF-20 (PCGS).
$139
1937-S 5C MS67 PCGS. CDN: $575 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 5,635,000. ...
$537
1918/7-D Buffalo Nickel. FS-101. VG-8 (NGC).
$1,159
1918/7-D Buffalo Nickel. FS-101. Fine Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$1,830
1937-D Buffalo Nickel. FS-901. 3-Legged. VF-30 (PCGS).
$854
1923-S 5C VF35 NGC. NGC Census: 58 in 35, 1107 finer (8/26). CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 6,142,000. ...
$139
1938-D 5C MS68 PCGS. CAC. ...
$7,625
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