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1913-S Line Type Buffalo Nickel Value

1913-S Line Type Buffalo Nickel value guide -- the redesigned reverse, real mintage, and current prices.

1913-S Line Type Buffalo Nickel obverse
1913-S Line Type Buffalo Nickel reverse
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Year
1913
Mint mark
S
Composition
75% copper, 25% nickel
Mintage
1,209,000

Current value

Grade
Estimated value
Good
$289
Very Good
$359
Fine
$468
Very Fine
$556
Extra Fine
$612
About Unc.
$790
Unc. (MS-60)
$998
Choice Unc. (MS-63)
$1,523
Source: USA Coin Book, https://www.usacoinbook.com/coins/nickels/buffalo/ (retrieved 2026-08-21)

Why it matters

The revised 1913 design -- the ground beneath the bison was flattened into a simple line after the original mound design wore too quickly.

Lowest-mintage variety of any 1913 Buffalo Nickel across both types and all three mints -- a genuine key coin for type collectors.

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Common questions

About the 1913-S Line Type Buffalo Nickel

How much is a 1913-S Line Type Buffalo Nickel worth?

Value depends heavily on condition. A well-worn example brings closer to $289, while an uncirculated one can reach $1,523 or more.

What makes the 1913-S Line Type Buffalo Nickel valuable?

The revised 1913 design -- the ground beneath the bison was flattened into a simple line after the original mound design wore too quickly.

Should I get it professionally graded?

For anything you believe is a key date or an error, professional grading protects both buyer and seller by settling condition and authenticity before money changes hands.


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