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The 1926-D Buffalo nickel with its mintage of 5,638,000 pieces is a scarce semi-key coin in all grades and certainly so in uncirculated condition, in which fewer than 300 are estimated to have survived. There are handful in MS66 and a couple or so rare pieces in MS67, and examples in both grades inspire fervent bidding by registry set holders when a specimen makes its occasional walk across the auction block.
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:
3128
Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1926
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:
1926-D
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Denver
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
5,638,000
Coinage Type:
Buffalo nickel
Coinage Years:
1913-1938
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3958
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Coin Value History
1926-D 5c MS
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1926-D 5c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$65,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $54,000 | $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 |
1926-D 5C MS62 PCGS. CDN: $335 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 5,638,000. ...
$488
1926-D 5C VF30 NGC. NGC Census: 54 in 30, 883 finer (12/25). CDN: $75 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 5,638,000....
$89
1926-D 5C MS64 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. CDN: $980 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 5,638,0...
$2,400
1926-D 5C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: 39 in 45, 1477 finer (10/25). CDN: $155 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 5,638,0...
$180
1926-D 5C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (71/1654). Mintage 5,638,000. ...
$79
1926-D 5C MS65+ PCGS. CAC....
$7,800
1926-D 5C MS63 PCGS. Mintage 5,638,000. ...
$600
1926-D 5C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (77/1247). Mintage 5,638,000. ...
$480
1926-D 5C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (39/1396). Mintage 5,638,000. ...
$192
1926-D 5C MS66 PCGS....
$6,011
1926-D 5C MS67 NGC....
$20,400
1926-D 5C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (32/1313). NGC Census: (20/701). CDN: $240 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 5,63...
$204
1926-D 5C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (58/1405). NGC Census: (33/757). CDN: $135 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 5,63...
$139
1926-D 5C VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (48/1602). NGC Census: (31/884). CDN: $65 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 5,638...
$61
1926-D 5c PCGS F12 (3 1/2 Legs FS-901)
$160
1926-D 5c PCGS Good-04
$10
1926-D 5C Two Feathers, FS-401, Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/10). NGC Census: (0/0). Fine 15. Mintage 5,638,000. ...
$138
1926-D 5C 3 1/2 Leg, FS-901, AU55 PCGS. From the #5 Current and All-Time Finest Buffalo Nickel PCGS Registry Set with Major...
$900
1926-D 5c PCGS Good-06
$15
1926-D 5C MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (33/532). PCGS Population: (16/1117). CDN: $310 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS61. ...
$246
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 5c MS
Worth: $2 – $9,600
1915-D 5c MS
Worth: $8 – $18,000
1915-S 5c MS
Worth: $18 – $50,000
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