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The 1919 Buffalo nickel is a relatively common Philadelphia-minted issue and circulated issues are available in adequate supplies; Gems are also reasonably common, at least by the standards of early Buffalo nickels. Nearly 61 million 1919 Buffalo nickels were struck at the Philadelphia Mint, and a few dozen examples are graded by PCGS and NGC as high as MS67, with one certified by NGC as an MS68.
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:
3084
Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1919
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:
1919
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
60,868,000
Coinage Type:
Buffalo nickel
Coinage Years:
1913-1938
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3941
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Coin Value History
1919 5c MS
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1919 5c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$20,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $17,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
1919 5C MS62 ANACS. Mintage 60,868,000. ...
$89
1919 5C AU58 PCGS. CDN: $42 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 60,868,000. ...
$390
1919 5C MS64 NGC. CDN: $170 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 60,868,000. ...
$222
1919 5C MS65 NGC. Mintage 60,868,000. ...
$312
1919 5C MS66+ PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (63/5). Mintage 60,868,000. ...
$1,980
1919 5C MS67 PCGS....
$2,760
1919 5C Buffalo Nickel -- Obverse Half of Split Planchet -- VF20 NGC. 2.5 grams....
$149
1919 5C MS63 PCGS. Mintage 60,868,000. ...
$192
1919 5C Two Feathers, FS-401, VF30 ANACS. From The Matthew D. Webber Collection....
$84
1919 5C Buffalo Nickel -- 10% Curved Clip -- VF35 NGC....
$77
1919 5c NGC AU55
$70
1919 5C Buffalo Nickel -- Cud Die Break -- Good 4 PCGS. From The Don Bonser Error Coin Collection Part III. ...
$69
1919 5C Buffalo Nickel -- Broadstruck -- AU50 NGC. ...
$204
1919 5c PCGS XF45
$31
1919 5C Buffalo Nickel -- Reverse Lamination -- XF40 NGC. ...
$71
1919 5C Buffalo Nickel -- Broad Struck w/Obverse Retained Die Breaks -- AU53 NGC. ...
$247
1919 5c PCGS AU Details (Cleaning)
$55
1919 5C Two Feathers, FS-401 VF25 PCGS. (FS-016.61). PCGS Population (1/12). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$135
1919 5C Two Feathers, FS-401 Fine 12 PCGS. (FS-016.61). PCGS Population (2/19). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$92
1919 5C Two Feathers, FS-401 Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/11). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$188
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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