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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:
329306
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
Variety 2:
FS-801
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 #:
38468
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Coin Value History
1935-S 5c Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801 MS
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1935-S 5c Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$4,800 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $2,400 | $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 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
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 MS63 PCGS. (FS-018.6). PCGS Population: (2/1). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$630
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 Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801 AU50 PCGS. FS-018.6. PCGS Population (1/7). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$558
1935-S Buffalo Nickel. FS-801 (FS-018.6). Doubled Die Reverse. MS-64 (PCGS).
$1,752
1935-S 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801 AU55 PCGS. (FS-018.6). PCGS Population: (4/9). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$504
1935-S 5C Doubled Die Reverse AU58 PCGS. FS-801. ...
$1,410
1935-S 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801 XF45 PCGS. (FS-018.6). PCGS Population (3/11). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$306
1935-S 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801 XF40 PCGS. (FS-018.6). PCGS Population (4/14). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$282
1935-S 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801 AU55 PCGS Secure. PCGS Population: (3/7 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). ...
$480
1935-S 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/10). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$258
1935-S Buffalo Nickel. FS-801. Doubled Die Reverse. EF-40 (PCGS).
$759
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