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The 1938-D/S repunched mintmark is particularly unusual as no Buffalo nickels were struck at the San Francisco Mint that year, perhaps suggesting a deliberate action by at least one mint employee. Still, this is a neat variety, if one that is not all that rare. It came to light in the early 1960s and many were saved even in the Gem grades.
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:
3149
Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1938
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:
Buffalo
Coin Date:
1938-D/S
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Denver
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
7,020,000
Coinage Type:
Buffalo nickel
Coinage Years:
1913-1938
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3985
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Coin Value History
1938-D/S 5c Buffalo MS
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1938-D/S 5c Buffalo MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$11,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $9,500 | $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 |
1938-D/S 5C MS65 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. Mintage 7,020,000....
$366
1938-D/S 5C FS-513 MS67+ PCGS. CAC. CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 7,020,000....
$3,538
1938-D/S 5C Buffalo, FS-511, MS66 PCGS. CDN: $165 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 7,020,000....
$177
1938-D/D/D/S 5C Buffalo FS-511 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (24/143). Mintage 7,020,000....
$114
1938-D/S 5C FS-511 MS68 PCGS....
$11,100
1938-D/S 5C Overmintmark-1 FS-511, MS62 ANACS. Mintage 7,020,000....
$55
1938-D/S Buffalo 5c NGC UNC Details (Obverse Wheel Mark)
$51
1938-D/S 5C Buffalo MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (27/1939). PCGS Population: (27/4422). CDN: $55 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC...
$53
1938-D/S 5C AU55 ANACS. OMM-1. NGC Census: (2/1403). PCGS Population (2/3017). Mintage: 7,020,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $...
$35
1938-D/S 5C AU58 ANACS. NGC Census: (3/1385). PCGS Population (5/2999). Mintage: 7,020,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $28. (#3...
$35
1938-D/S XF40 ANACS. The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (...
$38
1938-D/S 5C FS-512 MS65 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. CDN: $72 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage...
$139
1938-D/S 5C Buffalo MS67 NGC. CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 7,020,000....
$445
1938-D/S 5C MS66 NGC. CDN: $165 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 7,020,000. ...
$189
1938-D/S 5C Buffalo MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (192/1996). PCGS Population: (453/4383). CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. ...
$89
1938-D/S 5C FS-511 MS68 PCGS....
$8,700
1938-D/S 5C MS62 ANACS. ...
$45
1938-D/S 5C MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (24/1666). PCGS Population (19/3609). Mintage: 7,020,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for probl...
$59
1938-D/S 5C AU58 ANACS. NGC Census: (2/1317). PCGS Population (5/2917). Mintage: 7,020,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $28. (#3...
$66
1938-D/S 5C Buffalo, FS-512, MS65 PCGS. Mintage 7,020,000....
$114
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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