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With its mintage of 10,30,000, the 1935-S Buffalo nickel has proven tougher than several other 1930s S-mint issues within the series, but is nonetheless not an outright impossible coin like so many of the 1920s San Francisco nickels seem to be, especially when referring to Gems. PCGS and NGC have graded hundreds in the Superb Gem grade of MS66 and several dozen certified examples are known in MS67.
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:
3140
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
Coin Date:
1935-S
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
10,300,000
Coinage Type:
Buffalo nickel
Coinage Years:
1913-1938
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3976
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Coin Value History
1935-S 5c MS
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1935-S 5c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$4,400 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $2,200 | $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
1935-S Buffalo Nickel. MS-65 (PCGS).
$220
1935-S 5C MS67 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 24 in 67, 0 finer (6/26). CDN: $3,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 10,300,000. ...
$3,416
1935-S 5C MS66 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 123 in 66, 24 finer (6/26). CDN: $330 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 10,300,000. ...
$415
1935-S 5C MS64 PCGS. CDN: $55 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 10,300,000. ...
$104
1935-S 5C Repunched Mintmark, RPM-002 -- Cleaned, Scratched -- ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40. Mintage 10,300,000.Flynn ...
$51
1935-S 5C WDDR-003, AU55 ANACS. Plate. Mintage 10,300,000.Flynn Reference and Cross Reference: DDR-003. Plate coin ...
$124
1935-S Buffalo Nickel. MS-64+ (PCGS).
$120
1935-S 5C MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (152/1488). PCGS Population: (296/3204). CDN: $55 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 10,...
$63
1935-S Buffalo Nickel. MS-61 (ANACS). OH.
$42
1935-S 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801 AU58 PCGS. From the #5 Current and All-Time Finest Buffalo Nickel PCGS Registry Set w...
$432
1935-S 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801 XF45 PCGS. (FS-018.6). PCGS Population: (4/14). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$312
1935-S 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801 XF40 PCGS. (FS-018.6). PCGS Population (2/10). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$223
1935-S 5C
$16
1935-S 5C
$10
1935-S 5C MS65 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 10,30...
$183
1935-S 5C MS67+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$7,320
1935-S 5C MS66 PCGS. CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 10,300,000. ...
$317
1935-S 5C MS64 PCGS. CDN: $55 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 10,300,000. ...
$64
1935-S 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801 AU50 PCGS. FS-018.6. PCGS Population (1/7). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$558
1935-S 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801 018.6, AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/11 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+)....
$504
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