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This interesting and scarce overdate is a newly discovers and popular, if not controversial, variety in the series, not counting the 1937-D 3-legged error. Many experts believe the 1914/3 Buffalo nickel was born when a 1913 master die was repunched with a hub bearing the 1914 date. An exact mintage is unknown, but there are perhaps 300 survivors, most in circulated grades. There are actually several variants of the 1914/3, with some showing strong evidence of the top of the 3. Predictably, values are higher for pieces exhibiting stronger indications of the 3.
There is an important caveat that should be noted for the 1914/3 Buffalo nickel, and that is the discourse among some numismatists that this well-known variety may not actually be an overdate. Some believe the variances of the shape and magnitude of the extra design element seen near the top of the 4 may not actually be remnants of a 3, but rather a die chip. If this is true, it could change the overall market desirability for this coin. Time will tell if more experts can collectively conclude the story behind this variety. But, for now anyway, the 1914/3 Buffalo nickel remains a highly sought-after piece with very few examples known in uncirculated 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:
392876
Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1914
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:
Overdate
Variety 2:
FS-101
Coin Date:
1914/(3)
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
20,664,463
Coinage Type:
Buffalo nickel
Coinage Years:
1913-1938
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
147844
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Coin Value History
1914/(3) 5c Overdate, FS-101 MS
Value By Grade
1914/(3) 5c Overdate, FS-101 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$60,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $48,000 | $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 |
1914/3 5C FS-101 XF40 ANACS. Formerly FS-014.87. Housed in a small-sized holder....
$432
1914/3 5C FS-101 AU50 ANACS. Designated by ANACS with the obsolete Cherrypickers' variety number, FS-014.87....
$900
1914/3 5C FS-101 MS62 PCGS....
$2,880
1914/(3) 5C FS-101 MS64 PCGS. CAC....
$9,600
1914/3 5C FS-101 MS63 PCGS. CAC. ...
$7,200
1914/3 5C FS-101 AU55 PCGS. ...
$1,320
1914/3 5C FS-101 AU58 PCGS. CAC. ...
$1,756
1914/3 5C FS-101 AU53 PCGS. ...
$1,560
1914/3 5C FS-101 -- Whizzed -- ANACS. XF Details, Net VF20. (FS-014.87). NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). ...
$270
1914/3 5C FS-101 Fine 12 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). ...
$329
1914/3 5C FS-101 VG10 ANACS. Formerly (FS-014.87). NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0)....
$282
1914/3 5C Overdate, FS-101, XF40 PCGS. (FS-014.87). PCGS Population: (1/8 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). XF40....
$930
1914/3 5C Overdate FS-101 (FS-014.87) AU50 ANACS. ...
$720
1914/3 5C FS-101 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (2/2). MS62. ...
$1,560
1914/3 5C FS-101 MS64 PCGS Gold Shield. ...
$6,600
1914/3 5C FS-101 MS63 PCGS. ...
$5,040
1914/(3) 5C FS-101 AU55 PCGS. ...
$2,040
1914/3 5C FS-101 AU58 NGC. (FS-014.87). NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (1/4)....
$1,234
1914/3 5C FS-101 AU53 PCGS. ...
$1,440
1914/3 5C FS-101 XF40 ANACS. (FS-014.87). NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (0/0). ...
$646
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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