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Another scarce early mintmarked Buffalo nickel, the 1919-D five-cent piece is quite challenging in all circulated grades and rare throughout the entire spectrum of uncirculated levels. A couple dozen or so examples have been certified by PCGS and NGC in MS66, and all that have hit the trading circuit in recent years have commanded five-figure prices. This is not surprising, especially given that, with a total mintage of 8,362,000 and fewer than 6,000 survivors across the board, the 1919-D is the rarest Denver-mint issue in Gem of all pre-1920 Buffaloes.
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:
326592
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
Variety:
2 Feathers
Variety 2:
FS-401
Coin Date:
1919-D
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Denver
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
8,006,000
Coinage Type:
Buffalo nickel
Coinage Years:
1913-1938
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
569433
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Coin Value History
1919-D 5c 2 Feathers, FS-401 MS
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1919-D 5c 2 Feathers, FS-401 MS
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| Grade | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|
| AU55 | $900.00 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | $725.00 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1919-D 5C 2 Feathers FS-401 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/6). NGC Census: (0/0). XF40. Mintage 8,006,000. ...
$312
1919-D 5C 2 Feathers FS-401 VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/20). NGC Census: (0/0). VG8 . Mintage 8,006,000. ...
$57
1919-D 5C 2 Feathers FS-401 Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/16). NGC Census: (0/0). Fine 12. Mintage 8,006,000. ...
$77
1919-D 5C 2 Feathers FS-401 AU53 PCGS. From the #5 Current and All-Time Finest Buffalo Nickel PCGS Registry Set with Major ...
$408
1919-D 5C 2 Feathers, FS-401 XF40 PCGS Gold Shield. PCGS Population: (4/4). NGC Census: (0/0). XF40. Mintage 8,006,000....
$432
1919-D 5C 2 Feathers FS-401 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/4). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage 8,006,000. ...
$312
1919-D 5C 2 Feathers FS-401 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/4). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage 8,006,000....
$504
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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