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With its relatively small mintage of 4,450,000 pieces, the 1925-D Buffalo nickel is scarce across all grades. It is especially tough in grades of XF or higher, and in Gem it is a considerably rare coin. PCGS and NGC have collectively graded only a handful of specimens in MS66, and NGC has certified only 1 in MS67 as of summer 2019. Die issues caused all 1925 nickels, to include this Denver-minted specimen, to have a relatively soft overall appearance.
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:
3126
Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1925
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:
1925-D
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Denver
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
4,450,000
Coinage Type:
Buffalo nickel
Coinage Years:
1913-1938
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3955
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Coin Value History
1925-D 5c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$12,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $10,000 | $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
1925-D 5C MS65 PCGS. ...
$4,392
1925-D 5C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: 48 in 45, 1161 finer (6/26). CDN: $220 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 4,450,0...
$220
1925-D 5C -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. XF40 Details. Mintage 4,450,000. ...
$109
1925-D 5C VF30 NGC. Ex: Maumee Valley Collection. NGC Census: 59 in 30, 756 finer (4/26). CDN: $85 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$89
1925-D 5C VF35 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 4,450,000. ...
$89
1925-D 5C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: 96 in 58 (1 in 58+), 942 finer (3/26). CDN: $390 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Minta...
$561
1925-D 5C MS64 PCGS. CDN: $1,050 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 4,450,000. ...
$1,830
1925-D Buffalo Nickel. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$240
1925-D 5C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: 97 in 62, 823 finer (12/25). CDN: $480 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 4,450,00...
$739
1925-D 5C Buffalo Nickel -- Laminations -- MS61 ANACS. Mintage 4,450,000....
$360
1925-D 5C VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (37/843). Mintage 4,450,000. ...
$64
1925-D Buffalo Nickel. Rotated Dies. MS-63 (ANACS).
$720
1925-D 5C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (35/1049). Mintage 4,450,000. ...
$276
1925-D Buffalo Nickel. MS-66 (NGC).
$5,520
1925-D 5C AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (11/593). PCGS Population: (25/1003). CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 4,450...
$360
1925-D 5C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (40/1267). NGC Census: (39/739). CDN: $65 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 4,450...
$99
1925-D 5C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (58/947). NGC Census: (20/567). CDN: $325 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 4,450...
$360
1925-D 5C Two Feathers, FS-401, Fine 12 PCGS. (FS-016.638). PCGS Population: (4/11). NGC Census: (0/0). Fine 12. Mintage 4...
$192
1925-D 5c PCGS Good-04
$15
1925-D 5c PCGS VG-08
$20
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