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The 1938-D/D Buffalo nickel is a common variety that is widely collected by Buffalo nickel enthusiasts. It’s not a particularly scarce coin in the absolute sense, and hundreds have been certified by both PCGS and NGC in a grade as high as MS67. NGC has to date certified 9 in MS68.
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:
3148
Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1938
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:
Buffalo
Coin Date:
1938-D/D
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Denver
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
7,020,000
Coinage Type:
Buffalo nickel
Coinage Years:
1913-1938
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
93984
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Coin Value History
1938-D/D 5c Buffalo MS
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1938-D/D 5c Buffalo MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$13,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $11,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $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: $4 – $16,000
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]
![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: $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
1938-D/D 5C MS68 NGC. FS-502. ...
$2,318
1938-D/D 5C MS67 PCGS. FS-502. CDN: $280 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 7,020,000. ...
$317
1938-D/D 5C MS65 PCGS. CDN: $48 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 7,020,000. ...
$64
1938-D/D 5C Buffalo MS66 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. CDN: $95 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintag...
$129
1938-D/D Buffalo 5c NGC UNC Details (Artificial Toning)
$40
1938-D 5C MS64 PCGS. This lot will also include the following: (2)1938-D/D 5C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (212/3562)... (Total: 3 coins)
$94
$48
1938-D/D 5C Buffalo MS62 ICG. This Set Includes: 1938-D/D Buffalo MS62 and 1946-D Jefferson Nickel MS65. ... (Total: 2 coins)
$30
1938-D/D Buffalo AU58 ANACS. ...
$20
1938-D/D 5C Buffalo, FS-502, MS68 NGC. Mintage 7,020,000. ...
$2,379
1938-D/D 5C Buffalo MS67 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 96 in 67, 0 finer (1/26). CDN: $280 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 7,020,00...
$415
1938-D/D 5C Buffalo, FS-501, MS65 NGC. CDN: $48 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 7,020,000....
$84
1938-D/D 5C MS66 NGC. CDN: $95 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 7,020,000. ...
$119
1938-D/D 5C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (183/2858). NGC Census: (8/117). Mintage: 7,020,000. ...
$58
$85
1938-D/D 5C MS68 NGC....
$2,040
1938-D/D Buffalo Nickel. MS-67+ (PCGS). CAC.
$2,640
1938-D/D 5C Buffalo, FS-502, MS65 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. CDN: $48 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS6...
$84
1938-D/D Buffalo Nickel. RPM-1. MS-66 (ANACS).
$149
1938-D/D 5C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (183/2857). NGC Census: (8/117). Mintage: 7,020,000. ...
$32
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