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The 1915 Buffalo nickel is a coin fairly typical for Philadelphia-minted five-cent coins of its time. Not particularly scarce, though tougher to locate than its Philly counterparts from the 1920s and certainly the 1930s, the 1915 Buffalo nickel is available in adequate supplies, particularly in circulated condition. With a mintage approaching 21 million, this issue is common enough in well-worn grades and can be easily found in higher circulated grades, too. Uncirculated pieces are predictably tougher to find than circulated examples, though even in this case there are decent quantities of Gem specimens available up through MS66.
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:
3080
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
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
20,986,220
Coinage Type:
Buffalo nickel
Coinage Years:
1913-1938
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3927
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Coin Value History
1915 5c MS
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1915 5c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$12,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $10,000 | $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 |
1915 5C MS62 PCGS. CDN: $52 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 20,987,270....
$124
1915 5C MS65 PCGS. Mintage 20,987,270. ...
$420
1915 5C MS63 PCGS. Mintage 20,987,270. ...
$149
1915 5C MS64 PCGS. Mintage 20,987,270. ...
$169
1915 5C MS67 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (31/0). Mintage 20,987,270. ...
$3,120
1915 5C MS66 NGC. Mintage 20,987,270. ...
$576
1915 5C Two Feathers, FS-401, Fine 15 ANACS. Mintage 9. ...
$129
1915 5c NGC AU55
$65
1915 5c PCGS Good-06 (DDO FS-101 014.9)
$55
1915 5C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101 AU58 PCGS. From the #5 Current and All-Time Finest Buffalo Nickel PCGS Registry Set wit...
$1,320
1915 5c PCGS AU50
$30
1915 5C Two Feathers, FS-401, Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/45). NGC Census: (0/0). Fine 12. Mintage 9. ...
$99
1915 5c ANACS MS61
$135
1915 5C Two Feathers, FS-401, XF45 PCGS. (FS-014.91). PCGS Population: (4/13). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage 9....
$329
1915 5C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, Good 4 PCGS. (FS-014.9). PCGS Population (1/6). NGC Census: (0/1). Mintage: 20,987,270...
$109
1915 5C Two Feathers, FS-401, VF25 PCGS. (FS-014.91). PCGS Population (1/21). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage: 9. ...
$164
1915 5C Two Feathers, FS-401, XF40 PCGS. (FS-014.91). PCGS Population (3/10). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage: 9. ...
$376
1915 5C Two Feathers VG8 ANACS. NGC Census: (2/1354). PCGS Population (0/2028). Mintage: 20,987,270. Numismedia Wsl. Price ...
$48
1915 5C --Corroded--ICG. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (0/1061). PCGS Population (1/1576). Mintage: 20,987,270. Numismedia Wsl. ...
$51
1915 5C AU53 ANACS, sharply struck with iridescent yellow-...
$70
Buffalo Nickel 5c Type 1 Reverse, 1913 MS [Type]
Worth: $4 – $13,000
1913 5c Buffalo, Type 1 MS
Worth: $4 – $13,000
1913-D 5c Buffalo, Type 1 MS
Worth: $7 – $40,200
1913-S 5c Buffalo, Type 1 MS
Worth: $22 – $19,200
Buffalo Nickel 5c Type 2 Reverse, 1913-1938 MS [Type]
Worth: $0 – $4,800
1913 5c Buffalo, Type 2 MS
Worth: $4 – $3,120
1913-D 5c Buffalo, Type 2 MS
Worth: $50 – $36,000
1913-S 5c Buffalo, Type 2 MS
Worth: $115 – $30,000
1914 5c MS
Worth: $6 – $4,020
1914/(3) 5c MS
Worth: $150 – $50,000
1914-D 5c MS
Worth: $35 – $21,600
1914-S 5c MS
Worth: $13 – $75,000
1915-D 5c MS
Worth: $8 – $18,000
1915-S 5c MS
Worth: $18 – $50,000
1916 5c MS
Worth: $2 – $16,800
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