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The 1929 Philadelphia Buffalo nickel is a common issue in circulated grades, though it is scarcer in uncirculated levels and tough in Gem grades. Examples are generally well struck and exhibit nice color. The 1929 Philly-minted Buffalo nickel is easily one of the most widely available pre-1930 issues in the series.
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:
3094
Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1929
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:
1929
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
36,446,000
Coinage Type:
Buffalo nickel
Coinage Years:
1913-1938
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3966
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Coin Value History
1929 5c MS
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1929 5c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$9,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $7,000 | $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 |
1929 5C MS64 PCGS. CDN: $85 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 36,446,000. ...
$119
1929 5C MS65 ANACS. Mintage 36,446,000. ...
$192
1929 5C MS66 PCGS. CDN: $525 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 36,446,000. ...
$540
1929 5C MS67 PCGS....
$7,800
1929 5C MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (202/1000). PCGS Population: (305/2094). CDN: $58 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 36,44...
$61
1929 5C Buffalo Nickel -- Cracked Planchet, Damaged -- ANACS. VG Details, Net Good 4. ...
$84
1929 5c PCGS MS62
$70
1929 5c PCGS XF40 (DDO FS-101 016.8)
$100
1929 5c PCGS XF45
$20
1929 5C Buffalo Nickel -- Struck 5% Off Center -- MS61 PCGS. ...
$216
1929 5c NGC UNC Details (Cleaned)
$24
1929 5c PCGS AU58
$35
1929 5C Double Die Obverse FS-101, AU53 PCGS. (FS-016.8). PCGS Population (1/1871). NGC Census: (1/1057). Mintage: 36,446,0...
$658
1929 5c PCGS AU55
$31
1929 5C --Edge Corroded--ANACS. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (0/792). PCGS Population (1/1393). Mintage: 36,446,000. Numismedi...
$23
1929 5C MS64 NGC. CDN: $85 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 36,446,000. ...
$89
1929 5C MS65 PCGS. CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 36,446,000. ...
$204
1929 5C MS66+ PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (81/3). Mintage 36,446,000. ...
$1,110
1929 5C MS67 PCGS....
$5,520
1929 5C WDDO-001, FS-101, MS63 ANACS. Plate. Mintage 36,446,000.Flynn Reference and Cross Reference: DDO-001, FS-10...
$228
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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