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The 1917-S Buffalo nickel is one of the toughest of the early S-mint Buffalo nickels, with fewer than 5,000 known in any grade. Of course, scarcity is usually the case with early mintmarked Buffalo nickels, but this is especially the case with the 1917-S, which is quite difficult to locate in the Gem grades and rare in MS67, with none certified that high by PCGS and only 1 slabbed at the grade by NGC. Examples are generally well struck and many Mint State pieces exhibit frosty luster.
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:
199049
Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1917
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:
2 Feathers
Variety 2:
FS-401
Coin Date:
1917-S
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
4,193,000
Coinage Type:
Buffalo nickel
Coinage Years:
1913-1938
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
38443
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Coin Value History
1917-S 5c 2 Feathers, FS-401 MS
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1917-S 5c 2 Feathers, FS-401 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$5,500 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $4,600 | $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 |
1917-S 5C Two Feathers, FS-401 VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/24). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF3...
$159
1917-S 5C Two Feathers, FS-401 MS64 PCGS. ...
$1,920
1917-S 5C Two Feathers, FS-401 Fine 12 PCGS. (FS-016.44). PCGS Population: (6/52). NGC Census: (0/0). Fine 12....
$71
1917-S 5C Two Feathers, FS-401 AU50 PCGS. (FS-016.44). PCGS Population: (4/14 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). AU50....
$432
1917-S 5C Two Feathers, FS-401 AU58 PCGS. (Fs-016.44). PCGS Population: (3/7). NGC Census: (0/0). AU58. ...
$360
1917-S 5C Two Feathers, FS-401 VF20 PCGS. (FS-016.44). PCGS Population: (5/40). NGC Census: (0/0). VF20. ...
$94
1917-S 5C Two Feathers, FS-401 AU55 PCGS. (FS-016.44). PCGS Population: (2/9). NGC Census: (0/0). AU55. ...
$348
1917-S 5C Two Feathers, FS-401 XF45 PCGS. (FS-016.44). PCGS Population: (2/15). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$312
1917-S 5C Two Feathers, FS-401 MS65 PCGS. ...
$7,920
1917-S 5C Two Feathers, FS-401 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/11). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$264
1917-S 5C Two Feathers, FS-401 VF30 PCGS. (FS-016.44). PCGS Population (7/12). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$306
1917-S 5C Two Feathers, FS-401 Good 6 PCGS. (FS-016.44). PCGS Population (3/37). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$42
1917-S 5C Two Feathers, FS-401 Good 4 PCGS. (FS-016.44). PCGS Population (5/39). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$100
1917-S 5C Two Feathers, FS-401 VF25 PCGS. (FS-016.44). PCGS Population (4/16). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$176
1917-S 5C Two Feathers, FS-401 VF35 PCGS. (FS-016.44). PCGS Population: (2/17). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$234
1917-S 5C Two Feathers, FS-401 MS64 PCGS. CAC. ...
$2,040
1917-S 5C Two Feathers, FS-401 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/3). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$999
1917-S 5C Two Feathers, FS-401 XF40 PCGS. (FS-016.44). PCGS Population (3/8). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$329
1917-S 5C Two Feathers, FS-401 VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population (3/4). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$544
1917-S 5C Two Feathers, FS-401 Good 4 PCGS. (FS-016.44). This lot also includes: 1918-S 5C Two Feathers, FS-401 Good 4 P... (Total: 3 coins)
$105
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Worth: $4 – $3,120
1913-D 5c Buffalo, Type 2 MS
Worth: $50 – $36,000
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Worth: $6 – $4,020
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Worth: $150 – $50,000
1914-D 5c MS
Worth: $35 – $21,600
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Worth: $13 – $75,000
1915 5c MS
Worth: $2 – $9,600
1915-D 5c MS
Worth: $8 – $18,000
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Worth: $18 – $50,000
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