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1938-D 5C Buffalo MS65 PCGS

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Price: $460.00   
Grade: MS65
Quantity: 1
PCGS Coin #: 3984
Last Update: 5/11/2026
Dealer:  (Terms) Eye Appealing Coins (1)
A scarce and desirable Cherrypickersí Guide variety from the seriesí final year; this 1938-D Overmintmark FS-514 Buffalo Nickel is certified PCGS MS65. Struck at the Denver Mint; it displays the rugged frontier artistry of James Earle Fraser with crisp definition and compelling eye appealóan exceptional example for both advanced specialists and collectors seeking a standout Buffalo.Key highlights:Variety: FS-514 Overmintmark (OMM); a recognized and coveted attribution for the 1938-D Buffalo NickelGrade: PCGS MS65; boasting satiny mint luster and attractive nickel-silver surfaces with soft champagne-gold and subtle ice-blue accentsEye appeal: Sharply rendered devices with strong horn detail on the bison and bold features on the Native American portraitHistoric significance: Final-year Buffalo Nickel; a classic American type with timeless collector demandMarket relevance: Sought by Buffalo Nickel variety enthusiasts; Denver Mint collectors; and registry participantsPopulation:PCGS Population: N/A; none higher (per provided data)Why this coin:The FS-514 Overmintmark adds a scarce variety premium to an already popular last-year issueMint State 65 quality combines technical merit with genuine visual appealA meaningful addition to any Buffalo Nickel; 20th-century type; or Denver Mint date-and-mint setAdd this certified 1938-D FS-514 Overmintmark Buffalo Nickel to your collection for an elite blend of rarity; history; and conditionóall in one classic five-cent piece.
Collectors CornerSM coin information:  (data courtesy of PCGS.com *)
PCGS Coin #: 3984
PCGS Coin Description: 1938-D 5C Buffalo
Mintage: 7,020,000
Grade: MS65
PCGS Population: * 26,081 View
Population (in higher grades): * 37,617
PCGS Price Guide: * $75.00 View
Additional resources: PCGS CoinFacts
PCGS Set Registry:
(Top 3 of 60 composite sets for this coin)
 
  Learn more about Set Registry 		Basic U.S. Coin Design Set No Gold (1792-present)
20th Century Type Set, Major Types No Gold (1900-1999)
Basic U.S. Coin Design Set (1792-present)
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