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Doubled die reverse variety.
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:
70610
Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1930
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
Variety:
Doubled Die Reverse
Variety 2:
FS-801
Coin Date:
1930
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
22,849,000
Coinage Type:
Buffalo nickel
Coinage Years:
1913-1938
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
38462
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1930 5c Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801 MS
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1930 5c Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$2,200 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,800 | $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 |
Buffalo Nickel 5c Type 1 Reverse, 1913 MS [Type]
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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
1930 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, MS62 PCGS. (FS-017.5). PCGS Population: (5/35). NGC Census: (2/12). CDN: $375 Whsle. B...
$361
1930 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (13/63 and 0/3+). ...
$159
1930 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801 Fine 15 PCGS. Formerly FS-017.5. PCGS Population: (3/109). NGC Census: (3/39). CDN: $72...
$109
1930 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, MS65 PCGS. (FS-017.5). PCGS Population: (12/6). NGC Census: (3/0). CDN: $900 Whsle. B...
$870
1930 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, VF30 PCGS. (FS-017.5). PCGS Population: (5/87 and 0/3+). NGC Census: (2/33 and 0/0+)....
$134
1930 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, MS64 PCGS. (FS-017.5). PCGS Population: (10/15). NGC Census: (5/3). MS64. ...
$408
1930 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, XF45 PCGS. (FS-017.5). PCGS Population: (4/58). NGC Census: (2/20)....
$84
1930 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, MS63 NGC. (FS-017.5). NGC Census: (3/7). PCGS Population: (2/23). CDN: $53 Whsle. Bid ...
$376
1930 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, VF35 PCGS. (FS-017.5). PCGS Population: (5/67). NGC Census: (2/28). ...
$94
1930 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, MS66 PCGS. CAC. ...
$1,645
1930 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (8/79). ...
$40
1930 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801 AU55 PCGS. (FS-017.5). PCGS Population (8/37). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$153
1930 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801 VG10 PCGS. Formerly (FS-017.5). PCGS Population (3/78). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$50
1930 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801 AU58 PCGS. CAC. (FS-017.5). PCGS Population (8/25). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$446
1930 5C Doubled Die Reverse XF40 PCGS. FS-801. (FS-017.5). PCGS Population (5/31). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$96
1930 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801 VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population (0/0). NGC Census: (0/0). From The Parcfeld Collection. ...
$65
1930 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (5/17). PCGS Population: (10/51). AU50. ...
$99
1930 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, MS65 PCGS. (FS-017.5). PCGS Population: (11/6). NGC Census: (3/0). CDN: $900 Whsle. B...
$1,320
1930 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, VF30 PCGS. (FS-017.5). PCGS Population: (4/72). NGC Census: (1/30)....
$55
1930 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, MS64 PCGS. (FS-017.5). PCGS Population: (10/15). NGC Census: (5/3). MS64. ...
$480
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