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The 1924-D Buffalo nickel is a scarce issue, typical for mintmarked examples of the day. Circulated pieces prove tough especially in the XF range or higher, while uncirculated specimens are downright challenging. The mintage of the 1924-D is 5,258,000 pieces against an estimated survival rate of fewer than 200 in MS65 or better. There is a relative handful of survivors in MS66, with a weakly struck horn often the culprit that keeps many of the Gems from grading even higher.
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:
3124
Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1924
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:
1924-D
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Denver
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
5,258,000
Coinage Type:
Buffalo nickel
Coinage Years:
1913-1938
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3952
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Coin Value History
1924-D 5c MS
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1924-D 5c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$18,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $15,000 | $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 |
| 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
1924-D Buffalo Nickel. MS-64 (PCGS).
$2,196
1924-D Buffalo Nickel. MS-65+ (PCGS).
$5,612
1924-D 5C Buffalo Nickel -- Reverse Struck Through -- MS61 NGC. NGC Census: 16 in 61, 429 finer (5/26). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bi...
$573
1924-D 5C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: 58 in 45, 1027 finer (4/26). CDN: $220 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 5,258,0...
$268
1924-D 5C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: 76 in 40, 1085 finer (4/26). CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 5,258,0...
$189
1924-D 5C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: 29 in 50, 996 finer (3/26). CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 5,258,00...
$329
1924-D 5C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: 95 in 58, 789 finer (2/26). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 5,258,00...
$537
1924-D 5C MS62 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. PCGS Population: 64 in 62, 719 finer (12/25). CDN: $600...
$671
1924-D 5C MS66 PCGS. ...
$14,030
1924-D Buffalo Nickel. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$240
1924-D 5C VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (69/1068). Mintage 5,258,000. ...
$129
1924-D Buffalo Nickel. AU-55 (PCGS). CAC.
$480
1924-D 5C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (38/863). Mintage 5,258,000....
$312
1924-D 5C MS63 PCGS. Mintage 5,258,000. ...
$930
1924-D/D 5C WRPM-002, Fine 12 ANACS. Mintage 5,258,000.
$77
1924-D 5C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (63/1180). NGC Census: (75/710). CDN: $65 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 5,258...
$65
1924-D 5c PCGS VF20
$90
1924-D 5C VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (67/630). PCGS Population: (95/1075). CDN: $80 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 5,258,...
$71
1924-D 5C Buffalo Nickel -- Reverse Cud Die Break -- Good 4 PCGS. From The Don Bonser Error Coin Collection Part II. ...
$384
1924-D 5c PCGS F15
$45
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