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The 1934-D Buffalo nickel is not considered a scarce coin in the absolute sense, but it’s certainly a conditional rarity in the Gem grades, and is the rarest regular-issue, business-strike entry in the series for any of the uncirculated pieces known from 1934 through 1938. There is an estimated 700 or so survivors in MS65 or better grades, and none graded as MS67 or higher by either PCGS or NGC.
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:
3138
Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1934
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:
1934-D
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Denver
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
7,480,000
Coinage Type:
Buffalo nickel
Coinage Years:
1913-1938
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3973
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Coin Value History
1934-D 5c MS
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1934-D 5c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$2,250 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,600 | $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 |
Buffalo Nickel 5c Type 1 Reverse, 1913 MS [Type]
![Buffalo Nickel 5c Type 1 Reverse, 1913 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/20220224/www_davidlawrence_com_product_2199064_-0.20220224083111332.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
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]
![Buffalo Nickel 5c Type 2 Reverse, 1913-1938 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/20250808/l48ip2mhjdlvs7rhpt06.webp?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
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
1934-D 5C MS64 PCGS. CDN: $145 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 7,480,000. ...
$165
1934-D 5C MS62 PCGS. CDN: $72 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 7,480,000....
$329
1934-D 5C MS65 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 60 in 65, 45 finer (11/25). CDN: $325 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 7,480,000. ...
$403
1934-D 5C MS63 PCGS. CDN: $95 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 7,480,000. ...
$119
1934-D 5C MS66 PCGS. Mintage 7,480,000. ...
$1,860
1934-D 5c PCGS AU58
$60
1934-D 5c PCGS AU55
$55
1934-D 5C -- Machine Damage -- PCGS Genuine. UNC Details. PCGS Population (3/2008). NGC Census: (1/1090). Mintage: 7,480,00...
$50
1934-D 5C --Questionable Color-- PCGS Genuine. This PCGS number ending in 91 suggests Questionable Color as the reason, or ...
$109
1934-D 5C AU53 ANACS. Repunched Mintmark D/D. NGC Census: (1/936). PCGS Population (0/1713). Mintage: 7,480,000. Numismedia...
$31
1934-D 5C MS64 NGC. CDN: $145 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 7,480,000. ...
$134
1934-D 5C MS62 PCGS. CDN: $72 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 7,480,000. ...
$104
1934-D 5C MS65 ANACS. Mintage 7,480,000. ...
$186
1934-D 5C MS63 NGC. Mintage 7,480,000. ...
$114
1934-D 5C MS66 PCGS. Mintage 7,480,000. ...
$2,160
1934-D 5c PCGS AU58
$75
1934-D 5C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (11/1554). NGC Census: (4/851). Mintage: 7,480,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $39. (#3973...
$57
1934-D 5C --Cleaned--MS60 ANACS. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (1/1001). PCGS Population (3/1767). Mintage: 7,480,000. Numismedi...
$40
1934-D 5C MS64 NGC. CDN: $145 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 7,480,000. ...
$144
1934-D 5C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (105/1105). PCGS Population: (123/2444). CDN: $72 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 7,4...
$89
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