1915 D Buffalo Nickel

$2 – $2,175

The 1915 D Buffalo Nickel was minted at the Denver Mint with a mintage of 7,569,500. Values range from $2 in lower grades to $2,175 in top condition.

1915 | D | Mintage: 7,569,500

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Avg: $1,593 High: $21,500 Low: $2 20 total data points

CoinValueDB Price Guide by Grade

CoinValueDB Price Guide by Grade
Grade	Value
Good (G-4) Major design elements visible but heavily worn	$46
Very Good (VG-8) Design clear, moderate to heavy wear	$3
Fine (F-12) Even wear on high points, all lettering visible	$72
Very Fine (VF-20) Light to moderate wear on high points	$7
Extremely Fine (EF-40) Light wear on highest points only	$136
About Uncirculated (AU-50) Traces of wear on highest points	$26
Mint State (MS-60) No wear, may have marks or reduced luster	$287
Choice (MS-63) Moderate marks, good eye appeal	$370
Near Gem (MS-64) Few marks, above average eye appeal	$825
Gem (MS-65) Best Value Strong luster, light marks in non-focal areas	$1,005
Superb Gem (MS-66) Well-struck with minimal marks	$3,500
Superb Gem+ (MS-67) Above average strike, virtually flawless	$11,838

Under $100 $100 - $1,000 Over $1,000

Coin Specifications

Year

1915

Mint

Mintage

7,569,500

Composition

75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Weight

Diameter

21.21

Edge

Reeded

Designer

James Earle Fraser

Series

Buffalo Nickel (1913-1938)

PCGS #

3925

About the Buffalo Nickel

The Buffalo Nickel series ran from 1913 to 1938. James Earle Fraser designed the coin to capture the American West. Fraser chose a Native American profile for the obverse and an American bison for the reverse. The Treasury Department selected his design to replace the Liberty Head nickel. The 1913 design featured the bison standing on a mound, but the mint quickly changed this to a flat line to protect the coin's date from wear. The series ended in 1938 when the Jefferson Nickel replaced it. The United States Mint produced the final Buffalo Nickels in 1938 at the Denver, Philadelphia, and San Francisco mints.

Collecting Buffalo Nickel Coins

Start your collection with common dates from the 1930s to learn the series without high costs. Many Buffalo Nickels suffer from weak strikes, so check the details on the bison's hip and the Indian's cheek. The date on these coins wears away easily, and many specimens appear as 'dateless' in bulk bins. Avoid paying premiums for dateless coins unless you plan to use a date-restoration acid. Beware of altered dates on 1914/3 overdates or 1918/7-D coins, as counterfeiters often add or change numbers on common dates to mimic these rarities.

This series includes key dates — check individual coin pages for rarity details.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 1915 D Buffalo Nickel worth? +

A 1915 D Buffalo Nickel is worth between $2 and $2,175 depending on condition. Coins in higher grades (MS-65 and above) command significant premiums.

How many 1915 Buffalo Nickel coins were made? +

The Denver Mint produced 7,569,500 1915 Buffalo Nickel coins. Lower mintage numbers generally correlate with higher collector value.

Is the 1915 D Buffalo Nickel a key date? +

The 1915 D Buffalo Nickel is not considered a key date or semi-key date. However, condition is always important. A common-date coin in exceptional condition can still be quite valuable.

How much is a 1915-D Buffalo Nickel worth? +

In circulated condition, this coin typically sells for between $15 and $60. Mint State examples command much higher prices, often reaching $500 or more depending on the specific grade.

Is the 1915-D Buffalo Nickel a rare coin? +

It is not a rare coin, but it is a better-date nickel for the series. While millions were minted, finding one with full details on the buffalo's horn and the Indian's hair is difficult due to the quality of the Denver Mint dies.