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The 1913-S Type 2 Buffalo nickel is a scarce key-date coin with the third-lowest business-strike mintage of the series. Only 1,209,000 examples were made and only 14,000 specimens are estimated to survive, with about 1,800 known in uncirculated grades. In all grades, this piece is highly sought after by collectors. Desirable even in circulated grades, the 1913-S Type 2 Buffalo nickel is a particularly popular with date-and-mintmark set collectors and enjoys steady demand in the marketplace.
Uncirculated examples are plentiful through MS65, though it becomes far more difficult to locate in MS66 or higher. PCGS has graded only about half a dozen examples in MS67, presently representing the highest grade awarded by that TPG to any 1913-S Type 2 Buffalo nickel. For that reason, registry set collectors vie for the several dozen known MS66 pieces, which represent their own challenges but are far more affordable than the elusive, scarcely traded MS67s.
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:
3104
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:
Business
Diameter:
21.2
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Buffalo, Type 2
Coin Date:
1913-S
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
1,209,000
Coinage Type:
Buffalo nickel
Coinage Years:
1913-1938
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3923
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Coin Value History
1913-S 5c Buffalo, Type 2 MS
Value By Grade
1913-S 5c Buffalo, Type 2 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$36,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $30,000 | $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 |
1913-S 5C Type Two -- Damaged, Tooled, Corroded -- ANACS Details. XF40 Details. Mintage 1,209,000. ...
$271
1913-S 5C Type Two -- Scratched, Cleaned -- ANACS Details. VF25 Details. Mintage 1,209,000....
$232
1913-S 5C Type Two AU55 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.0 Green label holder CDN: $585 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage...
$671
1913-S 5C Type Two, MS63 PCGS. CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 1,209,000. ...
$1,403
1913-S 5C Type Two, MS62 PCGS. CDN: $840 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 1,209,000. ...
$1,037
1913-S 5C Type Two, VG10 NGC. NGC Census: 86 in 10, 2038 finer (12/25). CDN: $235 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG10. Mintage 1,2...
$232
1913-S 5C Type Two, Fine 15 NGC. NGC Census: 89 in 15, 1848 finer (12/25). CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. Minta...
$312
1913-S 5C Type Two MS64 PCGS. CDN: $1,450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 1,209,000. ...
$1,680
1913-S 5C Type Two Fine 12 PCGS. CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12. Mintage 1,209,000. ...
$300
1913-S 5C Type Two XF45 PCGS. CDN: $420 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 1,209,000. ...
$600
1913-S 5C Type Two AU50 PCGS. CDN: $460 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 1,209,000. ...
$480
1913-S 5C Type Two AU58 PCGS. CDN: $640 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 1,209,000. ...
$780
1913-S 5C Type Two AG3 PCGS. CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AG3 . Mintage 1,209,000. ...
$99
1913-S 5C Type Two MS65 PCGS. Mintage 1,209,000. ...
$2,640
1913-S 5C Type Two VF30 NGC. Mintage 1,209,000. ...
$360
1913-S 5C Type Two MS67+ PCGS. CAC....
$84,000
1913-S 5C Type Two VF35 PCGS. Mintage 1,209,000. ...
$384
1913-S 5C Type Two MS66+ PCGS....
$15,600
1913-S 5C Type Two Good 4 PCGS. Mintage 1,209,000. ...
$129
1913-S 5C Type Two VG8 ANACS. Mintage 1,209,000. ...
$149
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
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
1916 5c MS
Worth: $2 – $16,800
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