1936 (S) Buffalo Nickel
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Coin Details
Value Estimates
$1.56 - $56
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-67). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$6,169 MS67+ 12-15-2016 Legend Rare Coin Auctions
Description
The 1936 (S) Buffalo Nickel is a nickel produced at the San Francisco Mint as part of the Buffalo Nickels 1913-1938 series. Total mintage reached 14.9 million. The design is by James Earle Fraser. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel, weighing 5 grams, 21.2 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #3979.
External References
Error Varieties(13)
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1936-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
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1936-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
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1936-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
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1936-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-002
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1936-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-003
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1936-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-004
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1936-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-005
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1936-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-006
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1936-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-007
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1936-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-008
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1936-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-009
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1936-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-010
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1936-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-011
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