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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:
70919
Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1926
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:
3 1/2 Legs
Variety 2:
FS-901
Coin Date:
1926-D
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Denver
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
5,638,000
Coinage Type:
Buffalo nickel
Coinage Years:
1913-1938
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
506609
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Coin Value History
1926-D 5c 3 1/2 Legs, FS-901 MS
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1926-D 5c 3 1/2 Legs, FS-901 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$13,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $11,000 | $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 |
1926-D 5c PCGS F12 (3 1/2 Legs FS-901)
$160
1926-D 5C 3 1/2 Leg, FS-901, AU55 PCGS. From the #5 Current and All-Time Finest Buffalo Nickel PCGS Registry Set with Major...
$900
1926-D 5C 3 1/2 Leg, FS-901, AU58 PCGS Secure. PCGS Population: (1/3 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). AU58. ...
$900
1926-D 5C 3 1/2 Leg, FS-901, VG8 PCGS Secure. PCGS Population: (15/46 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). ...
$104
1926-D 5C 3 1/2 Leg, FS-901, VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/31). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$104
1926-D 5C 3 1/2 Leg, FS-901, Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/15). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$135
1926-D 5C 3 1/2 Leg, FS-901, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/9). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$352
1926-D 5C 3 1/2 Leg, FS-901, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population (3/3). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$1,116
1926-D 5C 3 1/2 Leg, FS-901, MS66 PCGS. ...
$9,400
1926-D 5C 3 1/2 Leg, FS-901 VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/9). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$446
1926-D 5C 3 1/2 Leg, FS-901 AG3 PCGS. PCGS Population (5/43). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$65
1926-D 5C 3 1/2 Leg Good 6 PCGS. FS-901. PCGS Population (2/22). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$176
1926-D 5C 3 1/2 Leg, Good 4 PCGS. FS-901. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (4/22)....
$188
1926-D 5C 3 1/2 Leg, FS-901, Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/24). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$168
1926-D 5C 3 1/2 Leg, FS-901, VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population (12/31). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$141
1926-D 5C 3 1/2 Leg, FS-901, VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population (10/25). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$164
1926-D 5C 3 1/2 Leg, FS-901, Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population (6/12). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$188
1926-D 5C 3 1/2 Leg, FS-901 VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/8). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$1,058
1926-D 5C 3 1/2 Leg, FS-901 AG3 PCGS. PCGS Population (0/0). NGC Census: (0/0). (#506609)...
$153
1926-D 5C 3 1/2 Leg Good 6 PCGS. FS-901. PCGS Population (1/21). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$164
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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