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The 1930 Buffalo nickel is a widely common Philadelphia-minted issue and offers ample supplies in both circulated and uncirculated grades. It boasts a respectable mintage of 22,849,000 pieces and some 2,000 extant pieces in MS65 or better; dozens are known in MS67. So, while not as readily available in the better grades as other Philadelphia mint issues after 1934, this piece is far and away more common than virtually any of the other Buffalo nickels that preceded it in the series.
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:
3095
Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1930
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:
1930
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
22,849,000
Coinage Type:
Buffalo nickel
Coinage Years:
1913-1938
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3969
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Coin Value History
1930 5c MS
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1930 5c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$4,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $2,250 | $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]
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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
1930 5C MS64 PCGS. CDN: $95 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 22,849,000. ...
$149
1930 Buffalo Nickel. MS-65 (PCGS).
$149
1930 Buffalo Nickel. MS-66 (PCGS). CAC.
$561
1930 5C MS67 PCGS. CDN: $1,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 22,849,000. ...
$1,651
1930 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-802, VF20 PCGS. Formerly FS-017.3. PCGS Population: 2 in 20, 11 finer (2/26). Mintage 22,8...
$139
1930 Buffalo Nickel. FS-802. Doubled Die Reverse. AU-58 (NGC).
$145
1930 5C MS63 PCGS. CAC. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. CAC: 7 in 63, 327 finer (9/25). CDN: $53 Whsle. Bid f...
$193
1930 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, MS62 PCGS. (FS-017.5). PCGS Population: (5/35). NGC Census: (2/12). CDN: $375 Whsle. B...
$361
1930 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (13/63 and 0/3+). ...
$159
1930 5C WDDO-004, XF40 ANACS. Plate. Mintage 22,849,000.Flynn Reference and Cross Reference: DDO-004. Plate coin fo...
$67
1930 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801 Fine 15 PCGS. Formerly FS-017.5. PCGS Population: (3/109). NGC Census: (3/39). CDN: $72...
$109
1930 5C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, AU55 PCGS. (FS-017). PCGS Population: (4/28). NGC Census: (0/12). AU55. ...
$159
1930 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, VF30 PCGS. (FS-017.5). PCGS Population: (5/87 and 0/3+). NGC Census: (2/33 and 0/0+)....
$134
1930 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/61). NGC Census: (2/23). XF45. ...
$104
1930 5c PCGS AU Details (Spot Removed)
$15
1930 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-803, AU53 PCGS. (FS-017.4). PCGS Population: (1/6). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage 22,849,000....
$200
1930 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-802, Fine 12 PCGS. (FS-017.3). PCGS Population: (2/7). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage 22,849,0...
$74
1930 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, VF35 PCGS. (FS-017.5). PCGS Population: (5/67). NGC Census: (2/28). ...
$94
1930 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801 VG10 PCGS. Formerly (FS-017.5). PCGS Population (3/78). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$50
1930 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801 VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population (0/0). NGC Census: (0/0). From The Parcfeld Collection. ...
$65
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