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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:
156401
Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1930
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:
1930-S
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
5,435,000
Coinage Type:
Buffalo nickel
Coinage Years:
1913-1938
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
38464
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Coin Value History
1930-S 5c 2 Feathers, FS-401 MS
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1930-S 5c 2 Feathers, FS-401 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$4,100 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $3,450 | $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 |
1930-S 5C Two Feathers, FS-401, (FS-017.711) Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/35). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $65 Whsle. Bid ...
$91
1930-S 5C Two Feathers, FS-401, MS66 PCGS. CAC. ...
$3,360
1930-S 5C Two Feathers, FS-401, XF40 PCGS. (FS-017.711). PCGS Population: (3/5). NGC Census: (0/0). XF40. ...
$300
1930-S 5C Two Feathers, FS-401, Fine 15 PCGS. (FS-017.711). PCGS Population: (3/21). NGC Census: (0/0). Fine 15. ...
$94
1930-S 5C Two Feathers, FS-401 VF20 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (6/12). ...
$118
1930-S 5C Two Feathers, FS-401 VF35 PCGS. CAC. (FS-017.711). PCGS Population (1/6). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$212
1930-S 5C Two Feathers, FS-401 XF45 PCGS. (FS-017.711). PCGS Population (1/3). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$499
1930-S 5C Two Feathers, FS-401 -- Scratched -- ANACS. VG8 Details. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). From The ...
$47
1930-S 5C Two Feathers, FS-401 VF25 PCGS. (FS-017.711). PCGS Population (0/0). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$247
1930-S 5C Two Feathers, FS-401, Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/30). NGC Census: (0/0). Fine 12. ...
$66
1930-S 5C Two Feathers, FS-401, XF40 PCGS. (FS-017.711). PCGS Population: (3/5). NGC Census: (0/0). XF40. ...
$432
1930-S 5C Two Feathers, FS-401 VF20 PCGS. (FS-017.711). PCGS Population (4/11). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$200
1930-S 5C Two Feathers, FS-401 XF40 PCGS. FS-017.711. PCGS Population (0/0). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$411
1930-S 5C Two Feathers VF20 PCGS. FS-401, (FS-017.711). PCGS Population (4/6). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$247
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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