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The 1935 doubled die reverse Buffalo nickel has a claim to fame as being the most significant reverse doubled die variety in the series. Doubling is most prominent in the words FIVE CENTS. This piece is certainly a rare coin, with very few survivors in uncirculated condition. Most are encountered in the circulated grades. While there are a few hundred or so examples in circulated condition, there are likely fewer than three dozen in the uncirculated grades and only a tiny handful in the Gem grades.
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:
3098
Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1935
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
Coin Date:
1935
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
58,264,000
Coinage Type:
Buffalo nickel
Coinage Years:
1913-1938
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
93974
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Coin Value History
1935 5c Doubled Die Reverse MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$43,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $36,000 | $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
1935 Buffalo Nickel. FS-801. Doubled Die Reverse. MS-63 (PCGS).
$9,760
1935 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, MS62 PCGS. ...
$6,710
1935 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, AU58 ANACS. ...
$3,416
1935 5C Double Die Reverse, FS-801, Fine 12 ANACS. Formerly FS-018. Die 1. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 58,264,0...
$84
1935 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: 28 in 25, 145 finer (5/26). CDN: $95 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
$183
1935 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, XF45 PCGS. Formerly FS-018. PCGS Population: 6 in 45, 15 finer (2/26). CDN: $750 Whsl...
$561
1935 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, AU55 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (6/10)....
$3,600
1935 5C Doubled Die Reverse VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (20/84). ...
$134
1935 5C Doubled Die Reverse VF30 NGC. FS-801. NGC Census: (33/95)....
$104
1935 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, Die 1, VG10 ANACS....
$41
1935 5C Doubled Die Reverse FS-801 VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (25/153)....
$164
1935 Buffalo Nickel. FS-801. Doubled Die Reverse. Fine Details--Scratch (PCGS).
$24
1935 Buffalo Nickel. FS-801. Doubled Die Reverse. Fine-15 (PCGS).
$48
1935 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, AU50 PCGS. (018). PCGS Population: (2/12). NGC Census: (0/0). AU50. From Th...
$810
1935 Buffalo Nickel. FS-801. Doubled Die Reverse. MS-64 (NGC).
$9,600
1935 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, XF40 PCGS. (FS-018). PCGS Population: (10/15). NGC Census: (0/0). XF40. ...
$348
1935 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, AU53 NGC. (FS-018). NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (0/0). ...
$764
1935 5C Doubled Die Reverse VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population (7/204). NGC Census: (5/151). ...
$48
1935 5C Doubled Die Reverse Good 6 PCGS. PCGS Population (3/211). NGC Census: (1/156). ...
$49
1935 5C Doubled Die Reverse MS65 NGC. FS-801. ...
$16,100
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