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The 1938-D/S repunched mintmark is particularly unusual as no Buffalo nickels were struck at the San Francisco Mint that year, perhaps suggesting a deliberate action by at least one mint employee. Still, this is a neat variety, if one that is not all that rare. It came to light in the early 1960s and many were saved even 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:
199181
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, OMM
Variety 2:
FS-511
Coin Date:
1938-D/S
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 #:
38476
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Coin Value History
1938-D/S 5c Buffalo, OMM, FS-511 MS
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1938-D/S 5c Buffalo, OMM, FS-511 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$12,000 | $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/S 5C FS-511 Late Die State MS65 NGC. NGC Census: 83 in 65, 65 finer (6/26). CDN: $72 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. M...
$114
1938-D/S 5C FS-511 MS67 PCGS. CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 7,020,000. ...
$500
1938-D/S 5C Buffalo, FS-511, MS66 NGC. CDN: $165 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. ...
$220
1938-D/S 5C FS-511 MS68 PCGS. ...
$7,015
1938-D/D/D/S 5C Buffalo FS-511 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (24/143). Mintage 7,020,000....
$114
1938-D/S 5C Buffalo, FS-511, MS65 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. CDN: $72 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS6...
$195
1938-D/S 5C MS67+ PCGS. FS-511. ...
$1,281
1938-D/D/D/S 5C Buffalo FS-511 MS66 NGC. NGC Census: 60 in 66 (2 in 66+), 5 finer (3/26). CDN: $165 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$207
1938-D/S 5C FS-511 MS68 PCGS....
$11,100
1938-D/S 5C Buffalo FS-511, OMM-1. MS64 ANACS. Mintage 7,020,000....
$79
1938-D/S 5C Buffalo, FS-511, MS65 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. CDN: $72 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS6...
$214
1938-D/S 5C Buffalo, FS-511, MS67 PCGS. Mintage 7,020,000....
$660
1938-D/D/D/S 5C Buffalo FS-511 MS66 NGC. NGC Census: 60 in 66 (2 in 66+), 5 finer (3/26). CDN: $165 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$207
1938-D/S 5C FS-511 MS68 PCGS....
$8,700
1938-D/S 5C Buffalo, Overmintmark-1, FS-511 MS64 ANACS. Mintage 7,020,000....
$84
1938-D/S 5C Buffalo, FS-511, MS65 PCGS. CDN: $72 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 7,020,000. ...
$124
1938-D/S 5C Buffalo, FS-511, MS67 NGC. Mintage 7,020,000....
$456
1938-D/D/D/S 5C Buffalo FS-511 MS66 NGC. NGC Census: 60 in 66 (2 in 66+), 5 finer (3/26). CDN: $165 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$220
1938-D/S 5C FS-511 MS68 NGC. ...
$3,000
1938-D/S 5C FS-511 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (22/121). PCGS Population: (6/45). Mintage 7,020,000. ...
$99
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