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The 1927-D Buffalo nickel is not necessarily the most expensive or rarest of the 1920s mintmarked issues, but it nonetheless is a scarce coin in the higher circulated and all uncirculated grades. Its mintage of 5,730,000 pieces isn’t all that large, and the number of survivors is but a mere fraction of that original production total. Fewer than 1,500 to 2,000 are thought to exist in uncirculated condition, and perhaps 150 remain in MS65 or better.
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:
3130
Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1927
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:
1927-D
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Denver
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
5,730,000
Coinage Type:
Buffalo nickel
Coinage Years:
1913-1938
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3961
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Coin Value History
1927-D 5c MS
Value By Grade
1927-D 5c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$24,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $21,500 | $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 |
1927-D 5C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: 95 in 58 (1 in 58+), 1196 finer (1/26). CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mint...
$220
1927-D 5C MS60 PCGS. PCGS Population: 3 in 60, 1193 finer (1/26). CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS60. Mintage 5,730,00...
$317
1927-D 5C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: 96 in 62, 1092 finer (12/25). CDN: $210 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 5,730,0...
$342
1927-D 5C -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. AU. Net XF40. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 5,730,000....
$109
1927-D 5C MS64 NGC. Mintage 5,730,000. ...
$690
1927-D 5C MS63 PCGS. Mintage 5,730,000. ...
$720
1927-D 5C MS65 PCGS....
$2,280
1927-D 5C 3 1/2 Leg, FS-901 VF20 PCGS. (FS-016.65). PCGS Population: (19/41). NGC Census: (1/4). CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for N...
$192
1927-D 5C 3 1/2 Leg, FS-901, (FS -016.65 ) Good 4 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/111). NGC Census: (0/6). CDN: $80 Whsle. Bid fo...
$84
1927-D 5C AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (15/766). PCGS Population: (13/1259). CDN: $108 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 5,730...
$101
1927-D 5C MS66 NGC. ...
$18,600
1927-D 5c PCGS VF35
$60
1927-D 5C 3 1/2 Leg, FS-901 VF30 PCGS. (016.65). PCGS Population: (10/19). NGC Census: (0/2). CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC...
$288
1927-D 5C XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (19/734). PCGS Population: (40/1236). CDN: $73 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 5,730,...
$85
1927-D 5c PCGS VF25
$30
1927-D 5C 2 Feathers FS-401 Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/5). NGC Census: (0/0). Fine 15. Mintage 5,730,000....
$192
1927-D 5C 3 1/2 Leg, FS-901 VG10 PCGS. (FS-016.65). PCGS Population: (10/65). NGC Census: (0/2)....
$104
1927-D 5C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (21/1030). NGC Census: (10/679). Mintage: 5,730,000. ...
$141
1927-D 5C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population (12/1005). NGC Census: (5/693). Mintage: 5,730,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem ...
$100
1927-D 5C 3 1/2 Leg, FS-901 Fine 12 PCGS. (FS-016.65). PCGS Population (9/37). 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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