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1938-D 5C Buffalo Nickel

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<h2>David Hall</h2><p>The 1938-D is the most common Buffalo nickel in mint state and Gem condition by several multiples. Interestingly, this issue is somewhat scarce in circulated condition. Apparently many were saved as this was the last year of issue for the Buffalo nickel series and in the same year the Jefferson nickel began. So collectors of the day would have been very aware that this was the last year of issue and large quantities of original uncirculated rolls were saved. The strike is usually super sharp and luster can be extremely frosty. There are many spectacular Gem survivors of this issue and it is generally the &quot;prettiest&quot; of all Buffalo nickels.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Product Identifiers

DesignerJames Earle Fraser
eBay Product ID (ePID)170460887

Product Key Features

Strike TypeBusiness
Mint LocationDenver, Colorado, Denver
Composition75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Year1938

Dimensions

Weight5g

Additional Product Features

Mintage72
Major VarietyBuffalo
MintDenver
Denomination5C
PCGS Number3984
Diameter21.2mm
Mint MarkD
EdgePlain

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1938-D 5C Buffalo Nickel EF
item 1 1938-D 5C Buffalo Nickel EF
AU $4.98
+AU $22.90 postage
1938-D 5C Buffalo Nickel F2678 Die Rotation
item 2 1938-D 5C Buffalo Nickel F2678 Die Rotation
AU $5.06
+AU $23.07 postage
1938-D 5C Buffalo Nickel F5109
item 3 1938-D 5C Buffalo Nickel F5109
AU $5.06
+AU $23.07 postage
1938-D 5C Buffalo Nickel F5118
item 4 1938-D 5C Buffalo Nickel F5118
AU $5.06
+AU $23.07 postage
1938-D 5C Buffalo Nickel F3993
item 5 1938-D 5C Buffalo Nickel F3993
AU $5.06
+AU $23.07 postage
1938-D 5C Buffalo Nickel F4043
item 6 1938-D 5C Buffalo Nickel F4043
AU $5.06
+AU $23.07 postage
1938-D 5C Buffalo Nickel F4044
item 7 1938-D 5C Buffalo Nickel F4044
AU $5.06
+AU $23.07 postage
1938-D 5C Buffalo Nickel F2838
item 8 1938-D 5C Buffalo Nickel F2838
AU $5.06
+AU $23.07 postage
1938-D 5C Buffalo Nickel Full Date Lot #BN 1938-D
item 9 1938-D 5C Buffalo Nickel Full Date Lot #BN 1938-D
AU $6.73
+AU $23.11 postage
1938-D 5C Buffalo Nickel F5107
item 10 1938-D 5C Buffalo Nickel F5107
AU $6.75
+AU $23.12 postage
1938-D 5C Buffalo Nickel F1257
item 11 1938-D 5C Buffalo Nickel F1257
AU $6.75
+AU $23.12 postage
1938-D 5C Buffalo Nickel F3962
item 12 1938-D 5C Buffalo Nickel F3962
AU $6.75
+AU $23.12 postage
BUFFALO NICKEL 1938D SHARP DETAILS, INDIAN HEAD 1938-D LOT #3
item 13 BUFFALO NICKEL 1938D SHARP DETAILS, INDIAN HEAD 1938-D LOT #3
AU $7.72
+AU $23.14 postage
BUFFALO NICKEL 1938D SHARP DETAILS, INDIAN HEAD 1938-D LOT #1
item 14 BUFFALO NICKEL 1938D SHARP DETAILS, INDIAN HEAD 1938-D LOT #1
AU $7.72
+AU $23.14 postage
1938-D 5C Buffalo Nickel F3293
item 15 1938-D 5C Buffalo Nickel F3293
AU $8.43
+AU $23.17 postage
1938-D 5C Buffalo Nickel F3291
item 16 1938-D 5C Buffalo Nickel F3291
AU $8.43
+AU $23.17 postage
1938-D 5C Buffalo Nickel F5112 Near Full Horn
item 17 1938-D 5C Buffalo Nickel F5112 Near Full Horn
AU $8.43
+AU $23.17 postage
1938-D 5C Buffalo Nickel F5113 Full Horn
item 18 1938-D 5C Buffalo Nickel F5113 Full Horn
AU $8.43
+AU $23.17 postage
1938-D 5C Buffalo Nickel F3990 Full Horn Die Rotation
item 19 1938-D 5C Buffalo Nickel F3990 Full Horn Die Rotation
AU $8.43
+AU $23.17 postage
1938-D 5C Buffalo Nickel F1295
item 20 1938-D 5C Buffalo Nickel F1295
AU $8.43
+AU $23.17 postage
BUFFALO NICKEL 1938D SHARP DETAILS, INDIAN HEAD 1938-D 3/4 HORN LOT #5
item 21 BUFFALO NICKEL 1938D SHARP DETAILS, INDIAN HEAD 1938-D 3/4 HORN LOT #5
AU $10.07
+AU $23.21 postage
1938-D 5C Buffalo Nickel F1294
item 22 1938-D 5C Buffalo Nickel F1294
AU $10.12
+AU $23.22 postage
1938-D 5C Buffalo Nickel F1297
item 23 1938-D 5C Buffalo Nickel F1297
AU $10.12
+AU $23.22 postage
1938-D 5C Buffalo Nickel Actual Coin Last Year Mint/ Turn Over Year W/Jefferson
item 24 1938-D 5C Buffalo Nickel Actual Coin Last Year Mint/ Turn Over Year W/Jefferson
AU $12.65
+AU $21.62 postage
1938-D 5C Buffalo Nickel
item 25 1938-D 5C Buffalo Nickel
AU $6.73
+AU $29.06 postage
1938-D 5C Buffalo Nickel F1296
item 26 1938-D 5C Buffalo Nickel F1296
AU $13.49
+AU $23.33 postage
1938-D 5C Buffalo Nickel D/D RPM
item 27 1938-D 5C Buffalo Nickel D/D RPM
AU $8.42
+AU $29.11 postage
1938-D 5 Cent Buffalo Nickel
item 28 1938-D 5 Cent Buffalo Nickel
AU $25.30
+AU $27.05 postage
1938-D 5C Buffalo Nickel
item 29 1938-D 5C Buffalo Nickel
AU $47.22
+AU $30.07 postage
1938-D 5C Buffalo Nickel
item 30 1938-D 5C Buffalo Nickel
AU $50.51
+AU $30.07 postage
1938-D 5C Buffalo Nickel
item 31 1938-D 5C Buffalo Nickel
AU $50.60
+AU $30.17 postage
1938-D 5C Five Cent- Indian Head/ Buffalo Nickel!!
item 32 1938-D 5C Five Cent- Indian Head/ Buffalo Nickel!!
AU $59.03
+AU $22.99 postage
1938-D 5C Buffalo Nickel
item 33 1938-D 5C Buffalo Nickel
AU $84.33
+AU $31.35 postage
1938-D 5C Buffalo Nickel
item 34 1938-D 5C Buffalo Nickel
AU $134.93
+AU $25.23 postage
1938-D 5C Buffalo Nickel ICG MS65 Beautiful patina and color. Our T5240
item 35 1938-D 5C Buffalo Nickel ICG MS65 Beautiful patina and color. Our T5240
AU $126.49
+AU $37.29 postage
Gorgeous UNC PL 1938-D/S (FS511) 5C Buffalo Nickel
item 36 Gorgeous UNC PL 1938-D/S (FS511) 5C Buffalo Nickel
AU $134.93
+AU $32.99 postage
1938-D 5C BUFFALO NICKEL SUPERB GEM+ (BN249)
item 37 1938-D 5C BUFFALO NICKEL SUPERB GEM+ (BN249)
AU $143.36
+AU $25.47 postage
1938-D 5C Buffalo Nickel MS66
item 38 1938-D 5C Buffalo Nickel MS66
AU $143.36
+AU $38.29 postage
1938-D 5C Buffalo Nickel CH BU * MINT ERROR OBVERSE STRUCK THRU*
item 39 1938-D 5C Buffalo Nickel CH BU * MINT ERROR OBVERSE STRUCK THRU*
AU $168.58
+AU $26.99 postage
1938-D MS UNC 5c Buffalo Indian Head Nickel BETTER DATE, NATURAL TONING, 5c !
item 40 1938-D MS UNC 5c Buffalo Indian Head Nickel BETTER DATE, NATURAL TONING, 5c !
AU $168.64
+AU $43.09 postage
1938-D 5C Buffalo Nickel NGC MS 66
item 41 1938-D 5C Buffalo Nickel NGC MS 66
AU $185.51
+AU $38.69 postage
1938-D MS 67 RPM Buffalo Nickel
item 42 1938-D MS 67 RPM Buffalo Nickel
AU $632.47
+AU $53.38 postage
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  • by gradyphilpott
    15 Jun, 2016

    Beautiful Coin

    This is a PCGS MS-65 Buffalo Nickel in the standard PCGS protective case. It is a beautiful coin and this is an excellent specimen of the type. Additionally, PCGS has a reputation for accuracy in grading coins.

    Verified purchase: Yes

  • by GRN8vnuyS4m@Deleted
    01 Jun, 2016

    1938-D Buffalo Nickel

    I bought this 1938-D buffalo/Indian head nickel because it was minted in my birth year. I chose this very nice nickel because of the great original detail on both the Indian profile and the buffalo. The most worn area on the coin is the year, and that is so slight, there is absolutely no question it is 1938. Although it is not uncirculated, I added a high quality coin, in my opinion, to my collection at a very reasonable cost.

    Verified purchase: Yes

  • by jefphillip593
    21 Apr, 2018

    Buffalo nickel

    Fully struck, very nice luster. Looks no less than MS66

    Verified purchase: Yes

  • by dannystuff410
    29 Mar, 2018

    Great coin I like NGC more and more every year.

    Great coin I like NGC more and more every year. Think they are better then most grading companies.

    Verified purchase: Yes

  • by bigfootgjv
    21 Sep, 2017

    Great coins!

    The coins were great and the vendor is fantastic. I have dealt with them many times before and they are super with excellent execution.

    Verified purchase: Yes

  • by ronnyrocker
    21 Jul, 2017

    My brothers birthday

    It looks very very good and has held up a lot better than my brother thanks for the great product .

    Verified purchase: Yes

  • by pibiker
    02 Jun, 2016

    Great coin in a rare holder

    A well-detailed, probably under-graded, beautiful common date Buffalo nickel in a very rare PCGS 2.5 old green holder.

    Verified purchase: Yes

  • by 5legs7k0qj-@deleted
    05 Aug, 2017

    Good product, good price, fast delivery! Highly recommend!!!

    Verified purchase: Yes

  • by fwood3
    08 Sep, 2016

    Great Collection Addition

    I'm a hobby level Numistisist and this Buffalo Nickel is a great addition to my collection.

    Verified purchase: Yes

  • by markk6761
    22 Mar, 2016

    Nice last of issue coin

    A wonderful addition to my collection.

    Verified purchase: Yes

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