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The San Francisco Mint pumped out 2,105,000 examples of the 1913 Type 1 Buffalo nickel, depicting an American bison standing upon a mound. While 1913-S Type 1 Buffalo nickels may boast a decent seven-figure mintage, the issue has a relatively small number of survivors, with perhaps only 10,000 extant across all grades. Examples are tough across the grading spectrum, though perhaps 10% of known specimens are available in Gem Uncirculated grades or better. Presently, the highest-grading specimens come in at MS68, though PCGS has certified just two at this level. That means many registry set collectors clamor for the few dozen or so MS67 specimens that trade in the marketplace from time to time.
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 raised ground.
Catalog Information
GSID:
392875
Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1913
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:
Buffalo, Type 1, 2 Feathers
Variety 2:
FS-401
Coin Date:
1913-S
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
2,105,000
Coinage Type:
Buffalo nickel
Coinage Years:
1913
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
569431
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1913-S 5c Buffalo, Type 1, 2 Feathers, FS-401 MS
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1913-S 5c Buffalo, Type 1, 2 Feathers, FS-401 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$3,600 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $3,000 | $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 |
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: $7 – $16,000
1913 5c Buffalo, Type 1 MS
Worth: $7 – $16,000
1913-D 5c Buffalo, Type 1 MS
Worth: $13 – $40,200
1913-S 5c Buffalo, Type 1 MS
Worth: $16 – $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/26d-3l-obv.jpeg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $1 – $4,800
1913 5c Buffalo, Type 2 MS
Worth: $7 – $3,600
1913-D 5c Buffalo, Type 2 MS
Worth: $80 – $36,000
1913-S 5c Buffalo, Type 2 MS
Worth: $140 – $30,000
1914 5c MS
Worth: $12 – $4,020
1914/(3) 5c MS
Worth: $150 – $50,000
1914-D 5c MS
Worth: $70 – $21,600
1914-S 5c MS
Worth: $22 – $75,000
1915 5c MS
Worth: $4 – $9,600
1915-D 5c MS
Worth: $13 – $18,000
1915-S 5c MS
Worth: $38 – $50,000
1913-S 5C Type One, Two Feathers, FS-401, MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/9 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). MS62. Min...
$1,020
1913-S 5C Type One, Two Feathers, FS-401, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/14). NGC Census: (0/0). AU53. Mintage 2,105,000. ...
$180
1913-S 5C Type One, Two Feathers, FS-401, MS66 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (0/0). Mintage 2,105,000. ...
$2,160
1913-S 5C Type One, Two Feathers, FS-401, AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/5). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage 2,105,000. ...
$336
1913-S 5C Type One, Two Feathers, FS-401, MS63 PCGS. ...
$1,175
1913-S 5C Type One, Two Feathers, FS-401, MS62 PCGS. ...
$1,080
1913-S 5C Type One, Two Feathers, FS-401, AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/4). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage 2,105,000. ...
$400
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