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The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the Buffalo Nickels (1913–1938) series of Nickels in the U.S. Coins contains 8 distinct entries with CPG® values between $1.50 and $13,000.00.
Buffalo nickels, also widely called Indian Head nickels, were struck from 1913 through 1938 and designed by James Earle Fraser. The popular "Buffalo nickel" name is a misnomer in this case, as the large animal as seen on the reverse of this coin is an American bison. Meanwhile, the Native American on the obverse is a design based on a composite image of several individuals whom Fraser sketched in the process of designing this coin.



Several issues were released in 1913, the year that the Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco Mints produced tw...

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  Buffalo Nickels (1913–1938) Value Range Favorite
Buffalo Nickels (1913–1938) Value Range  
1938-D 5c Buffalo MS
$1.50
-
$6,000
$1.50 - $6,000
1938-D/D 5c Buffalo MS
$2.20
-
$13,000
$2.20 - $13,000
1938-D/S 5c Buffalo MS
$4.70
-
$11,500
$4.70 - $11,500
1938-D/S 5c Buffalo, OMM, FS-511 MS
$4.70
-
$12,000
$4.70 - $12,000
1938-D/S 5c Buffalo, OMM, FS-512 MS
$4.70
-
$11,500
$4.70 - $11,500
1938-D/S 5c Buffalo, OMM, FS-513 MS
$4.70
-
$11,500
$4.70 - $11,500
1938-D/D/S 5c Buffalo, OMM, FS-514 MS
$4.70
-
$11,500
$4.70 - $11,500
1938-D/S 5c Buffalo, OMM, FS-515 MS
$4.70
-
$11,500
$4.70 - $11,500
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Greysheet Catalog Details

The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the Buffalo Nickels (1913–1938) series of Nickels in the U.S. Coins contains 8 distinct entries with CPG® values between $1.50 and $13,000.00.
Buffalo nickels, also widely called Indian Head nickels, were struck from 1913 through 1938 and designed by James Earle Fraser. The popular "Buffalo nickel" name is a misnomer in this case, as the large animal as seen on the reverse of this coin is an American bison. Meanwhile, the Native American on the obverse is a design based on a composite image of several individuals whom Fraser sketched in the process of designing this coin.



Several issues were released in 1913, the year that the Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco Mints produced tw...

Catalog Detail

Legal Disclaimer

The prices listed in our database are intended to be used as an indication only. Users are strongly encouraged to seek multiple sources of pricing before making a final determination of value. CDN Publishing is not responsible for typographical or database-related errors. Your use of this site indicates full acceptance of these terms.

Read CDN Terms of Use