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The 1930-S Buffalo nickel probably best represents the last of the scarce S-mint Buffalo nickels in the Gem grades. Though not nearly as challenging or expensive in uncirculated grades as its S-mint predecessors it is nevertheless much tougher than the later S-mint representatives from the series. Numismatic experts believe about 1,000 exist in MS65 or better, though presently less than a dozen combined specimens in MS67 or better as graded by PCGS and NGC.
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:
3136
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-S
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
5,435,000
Coinage Type:
Buffalo nickel
Coinage Years:
1913-1938
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3970
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Coin Value History
1930-S 5c MS
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1930-S 5c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$15,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $10,000 | $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
1930-S 5C MS66+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$3,172
1930-S 5C MS64 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 5,435,000. ...
$226
1930-S Buffalo Nickel. MS-63 (PCGS).
$149
1930-S Buffalo Nickel. MS-62 (PCGS).
$109
1930-S 5C MS65 PCGS. CDN: $380 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 5,435,000. ...
$378
1930-S Buffalo Nickel. Unc Details--Planchet Flaw (PCGS).
$72
1930-S/S 5C WRPM-005, AU50 ANACS. Plate. Mintage 5,435,000.Flynn Reference and Cross Reference: RPM-005. Plate coin...
$59
1930-S 5C Two Feathers, FS-401, (FS-017.711) Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/35). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $65 Whsle. Bid ...
$91
1930-S 5C Buffalo Nickel -- 10% Ragged Clip -- AU58 NGC. (4.6 grams)....
$84
1930-S 5c NGC MS67
$4,202
1930-S 5c PCGS XF40 (2 Feathers FS-401)
$365
1930-S/S 5C Repunched Mintmark, FS-501, XF45 PCGS. (FS-017.71). PCGS Population: (6/11). NGC Census: (0/0). XF45....
$109
1930-S 5C Two Feathers, FS-401, Fine 15 PCGS. (FS-017.711). PCGS Population: (3/21). NGC Census: (0/0). Fine 15. ...
$94
1930-S 5C Two Feathers, FS-401 VF20 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (6/12). ...
$118
1930-S 5C Two Feathers, FS-401 VF35 PCGS. CAC. (FS-017.711). PCGS Population (1/6). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$212
1930-S 5C Repunched Mintmark, FS-501, VF25 PCGS. (FS-017.71). PCGS Population (0/0). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$65
1930-S 5C Repunched Mintmark VF30 PCGS. FS-501. (FS-017.71). PCGS Population (0/0). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$141
1930-S 5C Two Feathers, FS-401 -- Scratched -- ANACS. VG8 Details. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). From The ...
$47
1930-S 5C MS66 PCGS. CDN: $660 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 5,435,000. ...
$671
1930-S 5C MS64 NGC. CDN: $210 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 5,435,000. ...
$268
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