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The 1928-D Buffalo nickel is a somewhat scarce coin across the board, though in lower circulated grades it’s one of the least challenging of the mintmarked dates from the 1920s. Belying the coin’s relatively scant mintage of 6,436,000, survival and pop figures for uncirculated specimens suggest that some number of rolls must have been saved for the 1928-D as it is actually one of the most common Type 2 Buffalo nickels from the period spanning from 1913 through 1930. Still, the coin is tough in Gem grades and in MS66 and higher is rare.
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:
3132
Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1928
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:
1928-D
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Denver
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
6,436,000
Coinage Type:
Buffalo nickel
Coinage Years:
1913-1938
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3964
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Coin Value History
1928-D 5c MS
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1928-D 5c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$29,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $24,000 | $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
1928-D 5C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: 14 in 66 (2 in 66+), 2 finer (7/26). CDN: $3,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 6,4...
$2,196
1928-D 5C MS64 NGC. CDN: $170 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 6,436,000. ...
$238
1928-D 5C MS65 PCGS. CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 6,436,000. ...
$464
1928-D 5C MS63 ANACS. Mintage 6,436,000. ...
$124
1928-D 5C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: 88 in 62, 2912 finer (12/25). CDN: $68 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 6,436,00...
$109
1928-D 5c PCGS AU Details (Cleaned)
$44
1928-D 5C AU58 ANACS. NGC Census: (21/1416). PCGS Population (20/2216). Mintage: 6,436,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for probl...
$253
1928-D 5C MS67 ★ NGC. ...
$17,250
1928-D 5C MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population (7/2177). NGC Census: (4/1369). Mintage: 6,436,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem ...
$94
1928-D 5C --Scratched--ICG. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (2/1284). PCGS Population (0/2029). Mintage: 6,436,000. Numismedia Wsl...
$35
1928-D 5C
$8
1928-D 5C MS66 PCGS. ...
$2,806
1928-D Buffalo Nickel. MS-64 (CACG).
$207
1928-D 5C MS65+ PCGS. CAC. CAC: 76 in 65, 26 finer (10/25). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 6,436,000. ...
$690
1928-D 5C MS63 PCGS. CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 6,436,000. ...
$183
1928-D 5C MS62 ANACS. Mintage 6,436,000. ...
$139
1928-D 5C AU58 ANACS. NGC Census: (11/1148). PCGS Population (13/1820). Mintage: 6,436,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $38. (#3...
$104
1928-D 5c PCGS MS61 * Color *
$79
1928-D 5C --Spot Tooled--ANACS. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (2/1243). PCGS Population (0/1968). Mintage: 6,436,000. Numismedia...
$54
1928-D 5C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: 14 in 66 (2 in 66+), 2 finer (12/25). CDN: $2,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 6,4...
$2,440
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