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The 1915 proof Buffalo nickel continued the decline in mintage from 1914, with only 1,050 struck — the second-lowest mintage for the series. The majority of 1915 proofs are encountered in the PR64-66 range, with a few dozen in PR67 and about a dozen in PR68 as graded by PCGS and NGC. The latter firm also slabbed one with a grade of PR69.
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:
3153
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:
Proof
Diameter:
21.2
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Matte Finish
Coin Date:
1915
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,050
Coinage Type:
Buffalo nickel
Coinage Years:
1913-1938
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3992
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Coin Value History
1915 5c Matte Finish PR
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1915 5c Matte Finish PR
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR69 |
|
$270,000 | $1,234 |
| PR69 | - | $240,000 | $1,234 |
| PR68 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR68 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
1915 5C PR65+ CACG. Mintage 1,050. ...
$2,440
1915 5C PR66 PCGS. CDN: $2,250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 1,050. ...
$2,440
1915 5C PR64 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. PCGS Population: 84 in 64, 427 finer (11/25). CDN: $1,300...
$1,380
1915 5C PR67 PCGS. CAC....
$4,800
1915 5C PR63 NGC. NGC Census: (22/324). Mintage 1,050. ...
$870
1915 5C PR62 NGC. NGC Census: (3/346). PCGS Population: (3/478). CDN: $750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR62. Mintage 1,050. ...
$720
1915 5C PR68 NGC....
$9,900
1915 5C PR61 NGC. NGC Census: (2/332). PCGS Population (0/387). Mintage: 1,050. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/...
$632
1915 5C PR69 NGC. NGC and PCGS combined have certified ...
$52,900
1915 5C PR65 PCGS. CDN: $1,550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 1,050. ...
$1,708
1915 5C PR66 NGC. NGC Census: 96 in 66 (3 in 66+), 53 finer (11/25). CDN: $2,250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 1,05...
$2,379
1915 5C PR64 NGC. NGC Census: (77/244). Mintage 1,050. ...
$2,040
1915 5C PR67+ PCGS. CAC....
$5,040
1915 5c NGC Proof 63
$1,150
$825
1915 5C PR68 PCGS. CAC. ...
$24,000
1915 5C PR65 PCGS. Mintage 1,050. ...
$1,800
1915 5C JD-1, R.2, PR66 PCGS. CAC. ...
$3,538
1915 5C PR64 NGC. NGC Census: (77/247). Mintage 1,050. ...
$3,120
1915 5C PR67 PCGS. CAC....
$5,160
Buffalo Nickel 5c Type 1 Reverse, Matte Finish, 1913 PR [Type]
Worth: $650 – $90,000
1913 5c Buffalo, Matte Finish, Type 1 PR
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
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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