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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:
329304
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-803
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 #:
38466
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Coin Value History
1935 5c Doubled Die Reverse, FS-803 MS
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1935 5c Doubled Die Reverse, FS-803 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)
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1913 5c Buffalo, Type 1 MS
Worth: $4 – $16,000
1913-D 5c Buffalo, Type 1 MS
Worth: $8 – $40,200
1913-S 5c Buffalo, Type 1 MS
Worth: $16 – $19,200
Buffalo Nickel 5c Type 2 Reverse, 1913-1938 MS [Type]
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Worth: $0 – $4,800
1913 5c Buffalo, Type 2 MS
Worth: $5 – $3,600
1913-D 5c Buffalo, Type 2 MS
Worth: $50 – $36,000
1913-S 5c Buffalo, Type 2 MS
Worth: $115 – $30,000
1914 5c MS
Worth: $6 – $4,020
1914/(3) 5c MS
Worth: $150 – $50,000
1914-D 5c MS
Worth: $35 – $21,600
1914-S 5c MS
Worth: $14 – $75,000
1915 5c MS
Worth: $3 – $9,600
1915-D 5c MS
Worth: $8 – $18,000
1915-S 5c MS
Worth: $24 – $50,000
1935 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-803, 018.1, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/9). NGC Census: (0/0). VF35. Mintage 58,264,000....
$408
1935 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-803, Fine 12 ANACS. Mintage 58,264,000. ...
$144
1935 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-803, VF25 PCGS. (FS-018.1). PCGS Population: (2/10). NGC Census: (0/0). VF25. Mintage 58,2...
$144
1935 Buffalo Nickel. FS-803. Doubled Die Reverse. VF-20 (PCGS).
$156
1935 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-803, AU58 PCGS. ...
$1,860
1935 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-803, AU55 PCGS. ...
$1,351
1935 Buffalo Nickel. FS-803 (FS-018.1). Doubled Die Reverse. EF-40 (PCGS).
$959
1935 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-803, VF35 PCGS. (FS-018.1). PCGS Population: (2/8). NGC Census: (0/0). VF35. Mintage 58,264...
$228
1935 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-803, VF25 PCGS. (FS-018.1). PCGS Population (2/6). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage: 58,264,000....
$646
1935 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-803, VF20 PCGS Secure. PCGS Population: (1/10). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage 58,264,000....
$138
1935 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-803, AU58 PCGS. ...
$1,645
1935 Buffalo Nickel. FS-803 (FS-018.1). Doubled Die Reverse. AU-55 (PCGS).
$4,298
1935 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-803, VF35 PCGS. (FS-018.1). PCGS Population: (2/8 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). V...
$288
1935 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-803, VF20 PCGS Secure. PCGS Population: (1/10 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). Minta...
$180
1935 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-803, VF35 PCGS Gold shield. (018.1). PCGS Population: (1/8 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (0/0 and...
$288
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