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The 1919-S Buffalo nickel is a highly scarce San Francisco issue, with uncirculated examples proving rare and Gems nearly elusive. Finding a well-struck specimen with decent, even color can be harder still. The mintage of this coin stands at 7,521,000, which actually is nowhere near the lowest production figure for any of the early Buffalo nickels. However, relatively few of these pieces were saved by collectors in any grade and an estimated number of fewer than 1,000 were kept in uncirculated condition.
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:
3119
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-S
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
7,521,000
Coinage Type:
Buffalo nickel
Coinage Years:
1913-1938
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3943
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Coin Value History
1919-S 5c MS
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1919-S 5c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$102,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $78,000 | $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-S 5C AU58 PCGS. CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 7,521,000. ...
$793
1919-S 5C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: 80 in 62 (1 in 62+), 515 finer (12/25). CDN: $960 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Minta...
$1,159
1919-S 5C VF30 NGC. NGC Census: 72 in 30, 795 finer (12/25). CDN: $104 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 7,521,000. ...
$99
1919-S 5C MS64 PCGS. Mintage 7,521,000....
$3,600
1919-S 5C MS65+ PCGS. CAC....
$49,200
1919-S 5C MS63 PCGS. Mintage 7,521,000. ...
$1,440
1919-S 5C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (43/817). Mintage 7,521,000. ...
$360
1919-S 5C VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (59/1305). Mintage 7,521,000. ...
$75
1919-S 5C AU55 PCGS. Mintage 7,521,000. ...
$468
1919-S 5C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (82/896). NGC Census: (67/599). CDN: $220 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 7,521...
$276
1919-S 5C MS66 NGC....
$26,400
1919-S 5c PCGS XF40
$275
1919-S 5C VF35 ANACS. VF. Mintage 7,521,000. ...
$124
1919-S 5C AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (28/535). PCGS Population: (48/826). CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 7,521,...
$288
1919-S 5c NGC VF Details (Environmental Damage)
$55
1919-S 5c PCGS F15
$55
1919-S 5C MS60 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (9/540). NGC Census: (3/354). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS60. Mintage 7,...
$528
1919-S 5C 2 Feathers FS-401 VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/5). NGC Census: (0/0). VF25. Mintage 7,521,000....
$288
1919-S 5C Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population (23/1113). NGC Census: (18/742). Mintage: 7,521,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for prob...
$40
1919-S 5C MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (18/317). PCGS Population (4/484). Mintage: 7,521,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fr...
$646
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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