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With a mintage of nearly 63.5 million, the 1916 Buffalo nickels from the Philadelphia Mint boast the highest mintage for the series of any issue from the 1910s. These pieces are plentiful in all circulated grades and even in uncirculated. Moreover, it’s among the easiest to locate in mid-Gem range among any of the Buffalo nickels struck from the mid 1910s through early 1920s. However, the coin is scarce in MS66 and decidedly difficult in MS67.
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:
199046
Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1916
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:
No F
Variety 2:
FS-401
Coin Date:
1916
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
63,497,466
Coinage Type:
Buffalo nickel
Coinage Years:
1913-1938
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
395247
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Coin Value History
1916 5c No F, FS-401 MS
Value By Grade
1916 5c No F, FS-401 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$850.00 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $950.00 | $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 |
1916 5C No F, FS-401, MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: 9 in 63, 16 finer (11/25). CDN: $420 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63....
$456
1916 5C No F, FS-401 AU55 PCGS. (016.3) PCGS Population: (6/27 and 0/2+)....
$264
1916 5C No F, FS-401 MS64 NGC. (FS-016.3). NGC Census: (1/0). PCGS Population: (9/4)....
$408
1916 5C No F, FS-401 MS65 PCGS. (FS-016.3). PCGS Population: (3/1). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$552
1916 5C Buffalo Nickel -- No F -- FS-401 VF20 PCGS. (FS-016.3). PCGS Population: (2/50). NGC Census: (0/13)....
$109
1916 5C No F, FS-401 AU50 PCGS. (FS-016.3). PCGS Population (2/17). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$141
1916 5C No F, FS-401 VF35 PCGS. (FS-016.3). PCGS Population (1/25). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$94
1916 5C No F, FS-401 VG10 PCGS. (FS-016.3). PCGS Population (1/30). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$52
1916 5C No F, FS-401 AU58 PCGS. (FS-016.3) PCGS Population (0/0). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$300
1916 5C No F, FS-401 AU55 PCGS. (FS-016.3). PCGS Population (3/10). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$341
1916 5C No F, FS-401 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (10/3). NGC Census: (1/0). ...
$504
1916 5C No F, FS-401 MS65 PCGS. From the #5 Current and All-Time Finest Buffalo Nickel PCGS Registry Set with Major Varieti...
$780
1916 5C No F, FS-401 AU50 PCGS. (FS-016.3). PCGS Population (0/0). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$153
1916 5C No F, FS-401 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (0/0). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$250
1916 5C No F, FS-401 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (0/0). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$306
1916 5C No F, FS-401 MS64 PCGS. (016.3) PCGS Population: (7/3). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$705
1916 5C No F, FS-401 MS65 PCGS. (FS-016.3). PCGS Population: (4/0). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$1,058
1916 5C No F, FS-401 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population (0/0). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$118
1916 5C No F, FS-401 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (6/3). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$940
1916 5C No F, FS-401 MS65 PCGS. ...
$969
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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