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The 1935 Buffalo nickel is one of the most common of any Buffalo nickels in the series, with several thousand examples known in the uncirculated grades. Sharp strikes are easy to come by, as is, too, good color. PCGS and NGC have graded hundreds as high as MS67, and PCGS presently even has slabbed 2 with a grade of MS68 while NGC has certified 3 at that level. Needless to say, the MS68-graded examples are among the best examples extant for the series and command high prices when they are offered for sale.
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:
3097
Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1935
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:
1935
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
58,264,000
Coinage Type:
Buffalo nickel
Coinage Years:
1913-1938
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3974
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Coin Value History
1935 5c MS
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1935 5c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$23,500 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $13,500 | $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 |
1935 5C MS65 PCGS. CDN: $85 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 58,264,000. ...
$89
1935 5C MS64 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 2.1 green label holder. CDN: $41 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 58,264,00...
$69
1935 5C MS66 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 58,264,0...
$186
1935 5C MS67 PCGS. Mintage 58,264,000. ...
$720
1935 5C Buffalo Nickel -- Double Curved Clips -- MS62 NGC. Mintage 58,264,000....
$384
1935 5C MS68 PCGS....
$11,400
1935 5C Buffalo Nickel -- Clip -- AU55 ANACS. Mintage 58,264,000....
$54
1935 5C Buffalo Nickel -- Struck 7% Off Center -- MS63 PCGS. Mintage 58,264,000....
$420
1935 5C Buffalo Nickel -- Defective Planchet -- XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/3965 and 0/124+). Mintage 58,264,000....
$69
1935 5C Buffalo Nickel -- Tapered Planchet 4.63 Grams -- Fine 15 PCGS....
$43
1935 5C WDDR-002, AU50 ANACS. Plate. Mintage 58,264,000.Flynn Reference and Cross Reference: DDR-002. Plate coin fo...
$50
1935 5C Buffalo Nickel -- 5% Curved Clip -- AU58 NGC. ...
$124
1935 5C Buffalo Nickel -- Major Obverse Lamination -- Good 4 ANACS. ...
$45
1935 5C Buffalo Nickel -- Curved Clip at 3:00 -- VF35 NGC. ...
$41
1935 5C Buffalo Nickel -- Curved Clip at 8:00 -- XF45 NGC. ...
$41
1935 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, VG10 ANACS. Die-1. NGC Census: (3/1736). PCGS Population: (9/3311). Mintage 58,264,00...
$65
1935 5C Buffalo Nickel -- Struck Off-Center -- MS60 ANACS. ...
$382
1935 5C Double Die Reverse VF25 NGC. FS-018. NGC Census: (19/1514). PCGS Population (3/2722). Mintage: 58,264,000. Numismed...
$86
1935 5C DDR VF30 NGC. FS-801. NGC Census: (20/1451). PCGS Population (6/2653). Mintage: 58,264,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price f...
$141
1935 5C MS61 ANACS. NGC Census: (10/1249). PCGS Population (6/2436). Mintage: 58,264,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem...
$34
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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