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The 1913 Type 1 Buffalo nickel proof is a popular acquisition among both type set builders and Buffalo nickel enthusiasts who wish to complete the proof side of the series. With relatively few proof issues made, it is quite economically feasible for the more advanced Buffalo nickel collectors to add one example of each proof to their collections. Dealers, meanwhile, encounter 1913 Type 1 Buffalo proofs on occasion. Of an original mintage of 1,520 pieces, fewer than 1,000 are known to remain in PR60 grade or higher. Most are found in the PR64 to PR66 range, with a few dozen known in PR67 and about a dozen in PR68.
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 raised ground.
Catalog Information
GSID:
3150
Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1913
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:
Proof
Diameter:
21.2
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Buffalo, Matte Finish
Variety 2:
Type 1
Coin Date:
1913
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,520
Coinage Type:
Buffalo nickel
Coinage Years:
1913
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3988
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Coin Value History
1913 5c Buffalo, Matte Finish, Type 1 PR
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1913 5c Buffalo, Matte Finish, Type 1 PR
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR68 |
|
$108,000 | $1,234 |
| PR68 | - | $86,500 | $1,234 |
| PR67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1913 5C Type One, JD-1, High R.1, PR65 PCGS. ...
$3,172
1913 5C Type One, JD-1, High R.1, PR66 NGC. ...
$7,930
1913 5C Type One PR67 NGC. The chiseled texture of the Type One Buffalo nickel proofs is especially attractive on this Supe...
$4,080
1913 5C Type One PR62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/421 and 0/52+). NGC Census: (1/309 and 0/9+). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/...
$840
1913 5C Type One PR68 NGC....
$12,600
1913 5C Type One PR64 NGC. NGC Census: (59/247). PCGS Population: (72/331). CDN: $1,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Minta...
$1,740
1913 5C Type One PR65 NGC. ...
$3,360
1913 5C Type One, JD-1, High R.1, PR66 NGC....
$3,252
1913 5C Type One PR67 PCGS....
$4,320
1913 5C Type One PR62 ANACS. ...
$2,012
1913 5C Type One PR68 PCGS. ...
$90,000
1913 5C Type One PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (72/332). NGC Census: (59/245). CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mint...
$1,860
1913 5C Type One PR65 PCGS. ...
$3,120
1913 5C Type One PR66 PCGS....
$3,720
1913 5C Type One PR67 NGC....
$3,840
1913 5C Type One PR68 PCGS. ...
$72,000
1913 5C Type One PR64 NGC. NGC Census: (59/242). PCGS Population: (72/331). CDN: $1,450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Minta...
$1,860
1913 5C Type One PR65 PCGS. ...
$3,600
1913 5c PCGS/CAC Proof 66 (Type 1)
$4,750
1913 5C Type One PR67 NGC....
$3,800
Buffalo Nickel 5c Type 1 Reverse, Matte Finish, 1913 PR [Type]
Worth: $650 – $90,000
Buffalo Nickel 5c Type 2 Reverse, Matte Finish, 1913-1916 PR [Type]
Worth: $500 – $17,500
1913 5c Buffalo, Matte Finish, Type 2 PR
Worth: $550 – $17,500
1914 5c Matte Finish PR
Worth: $500 – $18,000
1915 5c Matte Finish PR
Worth: $600 – $225,000
1916 5c Matte Finish PR
Worth: $650 – $30,000
1927 5c Special Strike SP
Worth: $65,000 – $78,000
Buffalo Nickel 5c Satin Finish, 1936 PR [Type]
Worth: $600 – $6,000
1936 5c Satin Finish PR
Worth: $600 – $6,000
Buffalo Nickel 5c Brilliant Finish, 1936-1937 PR [Type]
Worth: $550 – $18,000
1936 5c Brilliant Finish PR
Worth: $625 – $8,000
1937 5c PR
Worth: $575 – $18,000
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