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Following a 20-year hiatus from striking proof coins, the US Mint resumed making proof coinage in 1936, and with a few wartime and economic crisis interruptions has continued the program to this day ever since. The tail end of the Buffalo nickel series happened to catch the beginning of this renaissance in proof coin production, and two types of proof Buffalo nickels were made during the series last two full years of production. The first of the 1936 proof Buffalo nickels were produced with a satin finish, quite similar in appearance to the earlier matte proofs made during the teens. In short order, the satin finish was replaced by a brilliant finish which proved popular with collectors. The remainder of the 1936 proofs and all 1937 proof Buffalo nickels exhibit the brilliant proof finish.
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:
74213
Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, [Date]
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:
Proof
Diameter:
21.2
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Brilliant Finish
Variety 2:
1936-1937
Coin Date:
Buffalo Nickel
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Buffalo nickel
Coinage Years:
1913-1938
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
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Coin Value History
Buffalo Nickel 5c Brilliant Finish, 1936-1937 PR [Type]
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Buffalo Nickel 5c Brilliant Finish, 1936-1937 PR [Type]
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR69 |
|
$21,500 | $1,234 |
| PR69 | - | $19,000 | $1,234 |
| PR68 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR68 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Buffalo Nickel 5c Type 1 Reverse, Matte Finish, 1913 PR [Type]
![Buffalo Nickel 5c Type 1 Reverse, Matte Finish, 1913 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/ha_com_1316_3029-0.20200624004100369.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $650 – $90,000
1913 5c Buffalo, Matte Finish, Type 1 PR
Worth: $650 – $90,000
Buffalo Nickel 5c Type 2 Reverse, Matte Finish, 1913-1916 PR [Type]
![Buffalo Nickel 5c Type 2 Reverse, Matte Finish, 1913-1916 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/408xxx/b38ed5b4-ab8a-41bd-befa-a7a0334ea03a.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $500 – $17,500
1913 5c Buffalo, Matte Finish, Type 2 PR
Worth: $550 – $17,500
1914 5c Matte Finish PR
Worth: $500 – $18,000
1915 5c Matte Finish PR
Worth: $600 – $225,000
1916 5c Matte Finish PR
Worth: $650 – $30,000
1927 5c Special Strike SP
Worth: $65,000 – $78,000
Buffalo Nickel 5c Satin Finish, 1936 PR [Type]
![Buffalo Nickel 5c Satin Finish, 1936 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/133xxx/378d7780-d431-4a0e-b08b-8178656221b7.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $600 – $6,000
1936 5c Satin Finish PR
Worth: $600 – $6,000
1936 5c Brilliant Finish PR
Worth: $735 – $8,000
1937 5c PR
Worth: $700 – $18,000
1937 5C PR65 NGC. CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 5,769. ...
$1,007
1936 5C Type Two -- Brilliant Finish PR67 NGC. CDN: $2,350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR67. Mintage 4,420. ...
$2,379
1937 Buffalo Nickel. Proof-68 (NGC).
$3,904
1937 5C PR66 NGC. CDN: $1,150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 5,769. ...
$1,220
1936 5C Type Two, Brilliant Finish, PR64 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 25 in 64, 323 finer (11/25). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR...
$1,251
1937 Buffalo Nickel. Proof-62 (NGC).
$780
1937 Buffalo Nickel. Proof. Unc Details--Environmental Damage (PCGS).
$504
1936 5C Type Two -- Brilliant Finish PR58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/1072 and 0/66+). Mintage 4,420. ...
$960
1937 Buffalo Nickel. Proof-63 (PCGS).
$720
Undated 5C Jefferson Nickel--Off Center on 45% Straight Clip Planchet--MS61 NGC. Ex: New England Collection. 2.8 Grams. ...
$161
1937 5C --Environmental Damage--NGC--Proof. ...
$978
1937 5C
$11,275
1936 5C Type Two -- Brilliant Finish PR65 PCGS. CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 4,420. ...
$1,403
1937 Buffalo Nickel. Proof-67+ (PCGS). CAC.
$3,172
1937 5C PR68? NGC. ...
$3,904
1937 5C PR66 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 266 in 66, 372 finer (3/26). CDN: $1,080 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 5,769. ...
$1,464
1936 5C Type Two, Brilliant Finish, PR64 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 25 in 64, 323 finer (11/25). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR...
$1,586
1937 5C PR62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/2570). NGC Census: (9/1536). CDN: $775 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS PR62. Mi...
$780
1937 Buffalo Nickel. Proof. Unc Details--Residue (PCGS).
$810
1937 5C PR63 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (50/1570). PCGS Population: (81/2613). CDN: $760 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 5...
$780
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