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There are few Buffalo nickels more common than the 1936 Philadelphia-minted issue. Nearly 119 million were struck, tens of thousands still exist, and perhaps 6,000 or even more are known in the grade of MS65 or better. These pieces are characterized by strong strikes and good color, and are often the go-to Buffalo nickel of choice for type collectors seeking an uncirculated Type 2 example of the series. There are a handful of specimens certified by PCGS and NGC known as high as MS68.
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:
3099
Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1936
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:
1936
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
118,997,000
Coinage Type:
Buffalo nickel
Coinage Years:
1913-1938
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3977
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Coin Value History
1936 5c MS
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1936 5c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$9,750 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $8,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
1936 5C MS66 PCGS. CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 119,001,420. ...
$189
1936 5C MS65 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. CDN: $60 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 119,001,42...
$124
1936 5C MS67+ NGC. CAC. CAC Population: (140/0). Mintage 119,001,420....
$780
1936 5C Doubled Die Obverse-001, FS-101, AU58 ANACS....
$119
1936 5C Doubled Die Reverse-001, FS-801, Fine 15 ANACS....
$64
1936 5C MS68 PCGS....
$18,000
1936 5C MS64 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. PCGS Population: (1290/4205). NGC Census: (664/2884). CDN: ...
$119
1936 5C Buffalo Nickel -- Broadstruck Out of Col -- XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (36/6459). Mintage 119,001,420....
$134
1936 5C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/62 and 0/2+). ...
$174
1936 5C WDDR-001, MS63 ANACS. Plate. Mintage 119,001,420.Flynn Reference and Cross Reference: DDR-001, FS-801 (18.8...
$384
Mint Error: 1936 5c PCGS AU50 (Struck 10% Off-Center)
$306
1936 5C Buffalo Nickel -- Major Obverse Lamination -- Fine 12 ANACS....
$129
1936 5C Buffalo Nickel -- Broadstruck -- MS62 ANACS. ...
$159
1936 5C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, VF35 PCGS. (018.7) PCGS Population: (4/78). NGC Census: (4/52). VF35....
$70
1936 5c ANACS VF30 (DDO-001 FS-101)
$23
1936 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, VF20 PCGS. (018.8). PCGS Population: (6/37). NGC Census: (0/0). VF20. ...
$84
1936 5C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-102, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/15). NGC Census: (0/0). VF25. Mintage 119,001,420. ...
$57
1936 5c PCGS AU Details (Wheel Mark)
$14
1936 5C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/5505). NGC Census: (14/3402). CDN: $2 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS XF40. Min...
$282
1936 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, -- Cleaning -- PCGS Genuine. UNC Details. (FS-018.8). NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Populati...
$258
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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