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The 1936 Type 2 brilliant proofs were made later in the year, after some collectors expressed dissatisfaction with the satin proof finish which, on first glance essentially resembled a nicely made business strike example. Around 2,000 are known and are mostly clustered in the PR64-67 range, with around three dozen certified by PCGS and NGC as PR68s.
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:
3156
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:
Proof
Diameter:
21.2
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Brilliant Finish
Coin Date:
1936
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
4,420
Coinage Type:
Buffalo nickel
Coinage Years:
1913-1938
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3995
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Coin Value History
1936 5c Brilliant Finish PR
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1936 5c Brilliant Finish PR
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR68 |
|
$10,000 | $1,234 |
| PR68 | - | $8,500 | $1,234 |
| PR67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1936 5C Type Two -- Brilliant Finish PR66 PCGS. CDN: $1,380 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 4,420. ...
$1,653
1936 5C Type Two -- Brilliant Finish PR67 PCGS. ...
$2,684
1936 5C Type Two, Brilliant Finish, PR65 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. CDN: $1,050 Whsle. Bid for N...
$1,140
1936 5C Type Two -- Brilliant Finish PR64 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (25/307). Mintage 4,420. ...
$1,261
1936 5C Type Two -- Brilliant Finish PR58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/1072 and 0/66+). Mintage 4,420. ...
$960
1936 5C Type Two -- Brilliant Finish PR68 NGC....
$9,600
1936 5C Type Two--Brilliant Finish PR63 PCGS. ...
$1,035
$1,466
1936 5C Type Two -- Brilliant Finish PR66 NGC. CAC. CAC: 129 in 66, 137 finer (11/25). CDN: $1,380 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$2,013
1936 5C Type Two -- Brilliant Finish PR67 NGC. CAC....
$3,720
1936 5C Type Two -- Brilliant Finish PR65 NGC. Mintage 4,420. ...
$1,320
1936 5C Type Two -- Brilliant Finish PR64 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (103/457). PCGS Population: (181/811). CDN: $980 Whsle. Bid...
$1,110
1936 5C Type Two -- Brilliant Finish PR68 PCGS. CAC....
$8,400
1936 5C Type Two--Brilliant Finish PR63 NGC. ...
$1,066
1936 5C Type Two--Brilliant Finish PR62 ANACS....
$1,380
1936 5C Type Two -- Brilliant Finish PR66 PCGS. CDN: $1,380 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 4,420. ...
$1,830
1936 5C Type Two -- Brilliant Finish PR67+ PCGS. CAC....
$4,320
1936 5C Type Two -- Brilliant Finish PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (291/529). NGC Census: (139/333). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid f...
$1,050
1936 5c NGC/CAC Proof 64 (Type 2 Brilliant)
$1,300
1936 5C Type Two -- Brilliant Finish PR68 NGC....
$3,720
Buffalo Nickel 5c Type 1 Reverse, Matte Finish, 1913 PR [Type]
Worth: $650 – $90,000
1913 5c Buffalo, Matte Finish, Type 1 PR
Worth: $650 – $90,000
Buffalo Nickel 5c Type 2 Reverse, Matte Finish, 1913-1916 PR [Type]
Worth: $500 – $17,500
1913 5c Buffalo, Matte Finish, Type 2 PR
Worth: $550 – $17,500
1914 5c Matte Finish PR
Worth: $500 – $18,000
1915 5c Matte Finish PR
Worth: $600 – $225,000
1916 5c Matte Finish PR
Worth: $650 – $30,000
1927 5c Special Strike SP
Worth: $65,000 – $78,000
Buffalo Nickel 5c Satin Finish, 1936 PR [Type]
Worth: $600 – $6,000
1936 5c Satin Finish PR
Worth: $600 – $6,000
Buffalo Nickel 5c Brilliant Finish, 1936-1937 PR [Type]
Worth: $550 – $18,000
1937 5c PR
Worth: $575 – $18,000
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