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The 1915-D Buffalo nickel is a challenging coin across the grading spectrum, even in lower-end circulated grades. Only 7,569,000 examples were struck and fewer than 10,000 are estimated to have survived, with most succumbing to extensive use in circulation. Difficult in circulated condition, the coin is tougher yet to locate in uncirculated grades and is extremely scarce in MS66 and MS67, the latter being the highest grade awarded by either PCGS or NGC.
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:
3108
Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1915
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:
1915-D
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Denver
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
7,569,000
Coinage Type:
Buffalo nickel
Coinage Years:
1913-1938
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3928
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Coin Value History
1915-D 5c MS
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1915-D 5c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$21,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $17,500 | $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 |
1915-D 5C MS63 PCGS. CDN: $280 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 7,569,000....
$378
1915-D 5C MS62 PCGS. CDN: $240 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 7,569,000. ...
$268
1915-D 5C VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: 63 in 35, 1942 finer (10/25). CDN: $75 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 7,569,00...
$69
1915-D 5C MS65 NGC. Mintage 7,569,000. ...
$1,170
1915-D 5C AU58 PCGS. Mintage 7,569,000. ...
$204
1915-D 5C MS66 PCGS....
$4,920
1915-D 5C MS64 PCGS. Mintage 7,569,000. ...
$552
1915-D 5C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (208/1325). NGC Census: (94/919). CDN: $135 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 7,5...
$149
1915-D 5C VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (33/1184). PCGS Population: (50/1924). CDN: $65 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 7,569...
$53
1915-D 5C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (119/1653). NGC Census: (52/1056). CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 7,...
$104
1915-D 5C MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (44/632). PCGS Population: (10/1005). CDN: $210 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 7,569...
$216
1915-D 5c NGC MS60
$185
1915-D 5c PCGS/CAC AU50
$185
1915-D 5C AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (39/970). PCGS Population: (55/1501). CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 7,569...
$129
1915-D 5C MS67 PCGS. ...
$13,200
1915-D 5C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (68/1723). NGC Census: (28/1057). CDN: $90 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 7,56...
$94
1915-D 5c PCGS VF20
$50
1915-D 5C Two Feathers, FS-401, VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/10). NGC Census: (0/0). VG8 . Mintage 7,569,000. ...
$144
1915-D 5c PCGS AU Details (Cleaned)
$100
1915-D 5c PCGS F15
$45
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-S 5c MS
Worth: $18 – $50,000
1916 5c MS
Worth: $2 – $16,800
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