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The 1925-S Buffalo nickel is a relatively tough coin in circulated grades and is quite scarce in uncirculated and especially Gem levels. With its mintage of 6,256,000, the 1925-S nickel is a better-date coin by every definition, and serves as a conditional key date. Unfortunately, many examples exhibit softer strike, making it difficult to find exceptional pieces, even for those who do have the money to lay out on a Gem specimen. A few dozen are known in Gem grades, and just a tiny handful in MS66.
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:
3127
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-S
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
6,256,000
Coinage Type:
Buffalo nickel
Coinage Years:
1913-1938
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3956
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Coin Value History
1925-S 5c MS
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1925-S 5c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$43,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $36,000 | $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-S 5C MS64 PCGS. CAC. ...
$3,416
1925-S 5C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: 96 in 55, 924 finer (6/26). CDN: $375 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 6,256,00...
$366
1925-S 5C Two Feathers, Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: 0 in 12, 0 finer (6/26). CDN: $90 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12. ...
$104
1925-S 5C XF40 NGC. NGC Census: 62 in 40, 744 finer (6/26). CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 6,256,000. ...
$183
1925-S Buffalo Nickel. MS-63 (PCGS).
$2,196
1925-S Buffalo Nickel. AU Details--Surfaces Smoothed (PCGS).
$244
1925-S 5C VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: 98 in 30, 1351 finer (3/26). CDN: $80 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 6,256,00...
$94
1925-S 5C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: 83 in 45, 1088 finer (3/26). CDN: $175 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 6,256,0...
$220
1925-S Buffalo Nickel. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC.
$840
1925-S 5C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: 67 in 25, 1439 finer (1/26). CDN: $65 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 6,256,00...
$94
1925-S Buffalo Nickel. VF-35 (PCGS).
$216
1925-S 5C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: 90 in 62, 657 finer (12/25). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 6,256,00...
$793
1925-S 5C MS65+ PCGS. CAC....
$33,600
1925-S 5C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (36/942). Mintage 6,256,000. ...
$276
1925-S 5C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (42/905). NGC Census: (25/597). CDN: $240 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 6,256...
$216
1925-S 5c NGC MS61
$925
1925-S 5c PCGS VG-08
$15
1925-S 5c PCGS VG-10
$20
1925-S/S 5C Repunched Mintmark, FS-501, Good 6 ANACS. RPM-1. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (2/16). ...
$99
1925-S 5c PCGS VF20
$70
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