Whitman Expo
His free weekly newsletter offers insights on the coin and metals markets, and consumer education.
Thank you to our sponsors!
Go check them out!
The 1914 Buffalo nickel represents the first full year of Type 2 production. However, across the board, all 1914 Buffalo nickels are considerably scarce, including this Philadelphia-minted issue which saw a mintage of 20,664,463 pieces. There are about 12,000 known survivors for all grades, which is a remarkably small percentage of the issue’s overall mintage. However, there are an ample number of circulated specimens available for collectors. In the grades of MS65, the 1914 Buffalo nickel becomes fairly challenging. All examples are generally well struck, with uncirculated pieces exhibiting great color and luster.
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:
3079
Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1914
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:
1914
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
20,664,463
Coinage Type:
Buffalo nickel
Coinage Years:
1913-1938
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3924
Send Catalog Feedback
To: editor@greysheet.com
Subject: I would like to contribute catalog info to CDN for 1914 5c MS
Body: Referring page: http://livetest.greysheet.com/prices/item/1914-5c-buffalo-nickel/gsid/3079 GSID: 3079 Title: 1914 5c MS
Subscribe to View
Log In
View more data, info, and visualizations. Get access to retail and wholesale pricing as well as auction data.
Coin Value History
1914 5c MS
Value By Grade
1914 5c MS
CPG (retail) values
Currency
Grade Range
Grading Authority
Sort by
Pricing
Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$5,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $4,200 | $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 |
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/(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
1916 5c MS
Worth: $3 – $16,800
1914 Buffalo Nickel. MS-67+ (NGC). CAC.
$10,370
Undated 5C Buffalo Nickel -- Struck 30% Off Center -- MS63 NGC. ...
$537
Undated 5C Buffalo Nickel -- 15% Curved Clip, Broadstruck -- MS65 NGC. 4.3 grams. ...
$390
1914 5C MS64 PCGS. CDN: $220 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 20,665,738. ...
$268
1914 5C MS62 PCGS. CDN: $70 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 20,665,738. ...
$854
1914/3 5C FS-014.87 -- Damaged -- ANACS Details. AU. Net XF45. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 20,665,738....
$456
1914 Buffalo Nickel. MS-66+ (NGC).
$1,140
1914 Buffalo Nickel. VG-8 (PCGS).
$24
1914 5C Buffalo Nickel -- Split After Strike -- AU55 PCGS....
$169
1914 5c PCGS Good-06
$45
1914 5C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (203/2058). NGC Census: (123/1311). CDN: $36 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 20,6...
$59
1914 5c PCGS XF Details (Cleaned)
$22
1914 5C Buffalo Nickel -- Straight Clip -- AU53 NGC. ...
$64
1914 5C -- Polished -- ANACS. VF Details, Net Fine 12. FS-014.87. NGC Census: (11/1278). PCGS Population (19/1738). Mintag...
$176
1914 5C MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (21/1008). PCGS Population (7/1410). Mintage: 20,665,738. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem f...
$47
1914/3 5C AU50 NGC. FS-101. ...
$978
1914(P) 5C Buffalo Nickel--Obverse Split Planchet--XF40 ICG. ...
$51
1914 5C --Cleaned--ICG. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (1/952). PCGS Population (5/1300). Mintage: 20,665,738. Numismedia Wsl. Pr...
$37
1914-? 5C Buffalo Nickel--Obverse Half of Split Planchet--VF30 NGC. ...
$288
1914 5C
$330
Greysheet News
Consumer Advocate Mike Fuljenz Wins NLG's Newsletter Award
9/15/2026
Incredible Rarities Shatter Records Amid Furious Bidding at Stack's Bowers Galleries' Summer 2026 Global Showcase Rarities Night Session
Stack's Bowers Galleries, one of the world's largest and most prestigious rare coin auction houses, is proud to announce record breaking results from the Rarities Night session of its annual Summer Global Showcase Auction.
9/15/2026
Five U.S. Coins Bring 7 Figures in $67 Million+ Heritage ANA Auctions
Scandinavian gold rarities also command exceptional results.
9/11/2026
Events
Heritage Auctions: US Coins Tuesday & Wednesday Select Auction
Location: Heritage Auctions
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Heritage Auctions: World & Ancient Coins Wednesday & Thursday Select Auction
Location: Heritage Auctions
Thursday, July 2, 2026
