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The 1923-S Buffalo nickel is a fairly scarce issue, with a mintage of about 6.1 million. Circulated pieces are tough and, as is the case for many of the 1920s S-mint Buffalo nickels, proves quite rare in Gem grades. Strike can be problematic for this issue and is in part why so few achieve a grade of MS65 or better. In fact, PCGS has graded only 3 in MS66 and certified just 10 at that same level.
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:
3123
Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1923
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
Coin Date:
1923-S
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
6,142,000
Coinage Type:
Buffalo nickel
Coinage Years:
1913-1938
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3950
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Coin Value History
1923-S 5c MS
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1923-S 5c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$49,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $41,000 | $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
1923-S Buffalo Nickel. MS-63 (PCGS).
$1,281
1923-S Buffalo Nickel. MS-65 (NGC).
$3,416
1923-S 5C VF25 PCGS. CDN: $85 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 6,142,000. ...
$94
1923-S 5C AU55 PCGS. CDN: $340 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 6,142,000. ...
$439
1923-S 5C XF40 PCGS. CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 6,142,000. ...
$171
1923-S 5C MS64 NGC. CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 6,142,000. ...
$1,098
1923-S 5C XF45 PCGS. CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 6,142,000. ...
$201
1923-S Buffalo Nickel. VF-35 (NGC).
$145
1923-S 5C MS62 PCGS. CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 6,142,000. ...
$854
1923-S 5C AU58 PCGS. CDN: $425 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 6,142,000. ...
$537
1923-S Buffalo Nickel. AU Details--Wrap Machine Damage (PCGS).
$312
1923-S Buffalo Nickel. MS-66 (NGC).
$13,200
1923-S 5C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (42/1263). NGC Census: (26/877). CDN: $260 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 6,14...
$252
1923-S 5C VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (94/1862). NGC Census: (77/1226). CDN: $74 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 6,14...
$69
1923-S 5c PCGS VF30
$95
1923-S 5C AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (22/805). PCGS Population: (38/1182). CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 6,142...
$336
1923-S 5C MS61 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (27/665). PCGS Population: (12/919). CDN: $475 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 6...
$504
1923-S 5c PCGS F12
$33
1923-S 5c PCGS VG-10
$26
1923-S 5C Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population (50/1301). NGC Census: (29/984). Mintage: 6,142,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for prob...
$34
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