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The 1937 Buffalo nickel is the last issue from the series struck at the Philadelphia Mint. Tens of thousands exist in circulated condition and plenty are available in uncirculated grades to satisfy much of the collector demand for such pieces. Experts believe more than 15,000 are available in a grade of MS65 or better. Strike and color isn’t a problem for this piece, which has a couple dozen certified examples bearing MS68 grades in PCGS and NGC plastic.
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:
3100
Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1937
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:
1937
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
79,480,000
Coinage Type:
Buffalo nickel
Coinage Years:
1913-1938
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3980
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Coin Value History
1937 5c MS
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1937 5c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$10,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $5,500 | $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 |
1937 5C MS66+ PCGS. CDN: $75 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 79,485,769. ...
$109
1937 5C MS67 NGC. Housed in a Generational 5 fatty holder. CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 79,485,769. ...
$169
1937 5C MS68 PCGS....
$4,560
1937 5C MS65 PCGS. This piece is housed is a first-generation "rattler" holder. PCGS Population: (6375/5338). NGC Census: (...
$104
1937 5C WDDO-001, MS63 ANACS. Plate. Mintage 79,485,769.Flynn Reference and Cross Reference: DDO-001. Plate coin fo...
$47
1937 5C Buffalo Nickel -- Struck 35% Off Center -- MS62 PCGS....
$810
1937 5C Buffalo Nickel -- Curved Clip -- XF40 ANACS. (4.94 grams)....
$70
1937 5c NGC MS64
$39
1937 5C Buffalo Nickel -- Struck 5 % Off Center -- AU58 PCGS. ...
$529
1937 5C Nickel--Off-Center, Damaged--ANACS. AU Details. Net VF20. From The Victoria Collection. ...
$161
1937 5C MS61 ICG. NGC Census: (5/6113). PCGS Population (7/9284). Mintage: 79,485,768. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS c...
$23
1937 5C --Damaged--ANACS. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (1/5816). PCGS Population (3/8159). Mintage: 79,485,768. Numismedia Wsl....
$21
1937 5C Buffalo Nickel--Off-Center, Damaged--ANACS. AU Details, Net VF30....
$184
1937 5C MS66 PCGS. CDN: $75 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 79,485,769. ...
$74
1937 5C MS67+ NGC. CAC. CAC Population: (262/3). Mintage 79,485,769....
$444
1937 5C MS68+ PCGS....
$11,400
1937 5C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6315/5242). NGC Census: (2523/5768). CDN: $38 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 79...
$77
1937 5C Buffalo Nickel -- Struck 15% Off Center -- MS63 PCGS. The 37 in the date remain visible, while the remainder of the...
$528
1937 5C Buffalo Nickel -- Struck 35% Off Center -- MS62 PCGS. ...
$1,200
1937 5C Buffalo Nickel -- Struck 10% Off Center -- MS64 NGC. From The Don Bonser Error Coin Collection Part I. ...
$552
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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