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The 1916-D Buffalo nickel is, for the series, a fairly typical early mintmarked issue. Boasting a mintage of 13,333,000, this piece is scarce in circulated grades and tough in uncirculated levels, though as a rule is generally well struck. Gem issues are about as scarce as the Type 2 Denver-minted pieces that came before in 1913, 1914, and 1915, as well as the 1917-D. Only a few dozen examples are known in MS66, currently the highest grade awarded for the issue by PCGS. NGC reports 2 in MS67 as of summer 2019.
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:
3111
Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1916
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:
1916-D
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Denver
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
13,333,000
Coinage Type:
Buffalo nickel
Coinage Years:
1913-1938
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3932
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Coin Value History
1916-D 5c MS
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1916-D 5c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$21,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $18,000 | $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 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
1916-D 5C MS65 PCGS. CDN: $1,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 13,333,000. ...
$2,928
1916-D 5C MS63 PCGS. CDN: $310 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 13,333,000. ...
$415
1916-D 5C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: 90 in 45, 2386 finer (5/26). CDN: $82 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 13,333,0...
$89
1916-D 5C AU55 NGC. CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 13,333,000. ...
$139
1916-D 5C Buffalo Nickel -- Obverse Struck Through -- MS62 NGC. CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 13,333,000....
$195
1916-D 5C MS64 PCGS. CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 13,333,000. ...
$732
1916-D 5C Buffalo Nickel -- Partial Collar with Laminations -- AU58 NGC. ...
$149
1916-D 5C XF40 NGC. NGC Census: 34 in 40, 1465 finer (2/26). CDN: $60 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 13,333,000. ...
$89
1916-D 5C AU53 ANACS. Mintage 13,333,000. ...
$79
1916-D 5C MS66 PCGS....
$6,600
1916-D 5C AU50 ANACS. Mintage 13,333,000. ...
$99
1916-D 5C Rotated Dies MS61 ANACS. Mintage 13,333,000....
$114
1916-D 5c NGC UNC Details (Environmental Damage)
$48
1916-D Buffalo Nickel. EF Details--Scratch (PCGS).
$48
1916-D 5c PCGS VF20
$40
1916-D 5c PCGS Good-06
$15
1916-D 5c PCGS F15
$30
1916-D 5c PCGS VF35
$75
1916-D 5C VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population (11/1581). NGC Census: (3/1025). Mintage: 13,333,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for proble...
$47
1916-D 5C
$14
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