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The 1917-D Buffalo nickel is among the more challenging early mintmarked issues in the series, proving scarce even in circulated grades and downright difficult in uncirculated grades of Gem or better. Only 9,910,000 were made and far fewer than 10,000 are known to exist across the grading spectrum. At present, PCGS and NGC have each certified one example in MS67, suggesting how few of these coins were really saved and well preserved by collectors of that period.
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:
3113
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-D
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Denver
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
9,910,000
Coinage Type:
Buffalo nickel
Coinage Years:
1913-1938
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3935
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Coin Value History
1917-D 5c MS
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1917-D 5c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$40,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $33,500 | $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
1917-D 5C VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: 46 in 35, 1578 finer (9/26). CDN: $135 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 9,910,0...
$114
1917-D Buffalo Nickel. MS-63 (NGC).
$732
1917-D 5C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: 69 in 40, 1509 finer (9/26). CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 9,910,0...
$177
1917-D Buffalo Nickel. VF-25 (PCGS).
$104
1917-D 5C MS65 PCGS. CDN: $1,750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 9,910,000. ...
$2,806
1917-D 5C AU58 PCGS. CDN: $360 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 9,910,000. ...
$537
1917-D 5C AU55 NGC. Ex: Maumee Valley Collection. NGC Census: 66 in 55, 707 finer (3/26). CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$378
1917-D Buffalo Nickel. MS-61 (NGC).
$464
1917-D 5C 3 1/2 Leg, FS-901, VG8 PCGS. Formerly FS-016.42. PCGS Population: 29 in 8, 89 finer (2/26). CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid...
$232
1917-D 5C XF45 PCGS. CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 9,910,000. ...
$201
1917-D 5C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: 48 in 53, 1285 finer (2/26). CDN: $260 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 9,910,0...
$293
1917-D Buffalo Nickel. AU Details--Harshly Cleaned (PCGS).
$240
1917-D 5C MS62 PCGS. CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 9,910,000....
$610
1917-D Buffalo Nickel. MS-66 (PCGS).
$5,280
1917-D 5C MS64 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (28/28). Mintage 9,910,000. ...
$2,520
1917-D 5C 3 1/2 Leg, FS-901, Fine 12 PCGS. (FS-016.42). PCGS Population: (13/54). NGC Census: (0/6). CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid ...
$312
1917-D 5C VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (30/874). PCGS Population: (52/1506). CDN: $75 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 9,910,...
$70
1917-D Buffalo Nickel. AU-50 (PCGS).
$228
1917-D 5C Two Feathers, FS-401, VG10 PCGS. (FS-016.43). PCGS Population: (3/9). NGC Census: (0/0). VG10. Mintage 9,910,000...
$109
1917-D 5C 3 1/2 Leg, FS-901, VF20 PCGS.
$336
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