As of May, 2024, a 1927-D Nickel 3 1/2 Leg FS-901 in circulated condition is worth between $120.00 and $2,250.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $3,500.00 and $7,500.00, depending on its grade and strike quality.

Looking back at auction records, the highest price was achieved by a Mint State grade that was hammered at $7,475.00 in the 02/02/2012 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: James Earle Fraser
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 21.20 millimeters
Weight: 5.00 grams
Mintage: 5,730,000
Mint: Denver
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Series: Buffalo Five Cents 1913-1938

1927-D Nickel 3 1/2 Leg Fs-901 (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

If you are aware of your coin’s grade, refer to the following chart to determine its value:

GradePrice($)
MS-627,500.00
MS-614,750.00
MS-603,500.00
AU-58+2,250.00
AU-582,000.00
AU-55+1,650.00
AU-551,600.00
AU-53+1,450.00
AU-531,300.00
AU-50+1,150.00
AU-501,100.00
XF-45+950.00
XF-45900.00
XF-40800.00
VF-35675.00
VF-30600.00
VF-25550.00
VF-20500.00
F-15400.00
F-12350.00
VG-10275.00
VG-8240.00
G-6150.00
G-4120.00

If you are unsure of the grade, you can assess it based on the coin’s condition. More detailed information here.

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
Mint State3,500.007,500.005,250.00
About Uncirculated1,100.002,250.001,562.50
Extremely Fine800.00950.00883.33
Fine and Very Fine350.00675.00512.50
Good and Very Good120.00275.00196.25

Please note that the estimated values are derived from the latest data in the PCGS Price Guide and are not guaranteed to be 100% accurate. We strongly recommend reviewing actual auction records, which can be filtered by grade. For further insights, refer to our analysis report, which is based on these data.

Also, there are multiple versions of the 1927 Buffalo Nickel. We recommend checking the values of these coins as well to ensure a comprehensive assessment.

Coin NameMin Circulated Price($)Max Circulated Price($)Min Uncirculated Price($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1927 Nickel (Regular Strike)2.0050.0055.0035,000.00
1927-D Nickel (Regular Strike)4.00300.00325.0055,000.00
1927-S Nickel (Regular Strike)4.00775.001,050.0085,000.00
1927 Nickel Special Strike (Special Strike)N/AN/A65,000.0087,500.00
1927-D/D Nickel RPM FS-501 (Regular Strike)35.00800.00N/AN/A

Coins listed have various mint marks and designations indicating where they were minted and if they are special strikes. To learn more about what the different mint marks and designations mean, please refer to our Mint Mark Chart and Coin Designation Reference Chart.

1927-D Nickel 3 1/2 Leg Fs-901 (Regular Strike) – Auction Chart & Report

This tool is very user-friendly. Simply select the coin grade, and our system will provide detailed information including:

  • Lowest Sale Price
  • Highest Sale Price
  • Average Sale Price
  • Most Recent Sale Price
  • Number of Sales
  • Sales Volume

You can also select different time periods for your query: 1 month, 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, or All time, with the default set to All time.

Grade:
1m 6m 1y 3y All

$79.00

Lowest Sale Price
$633.00

Highest Sale Price
$296.86

Average Sale Price
$79.00

Most Recent Sale Price
15

Number of Sales
$4,452.84

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-627,475.007,475.007,475.00
AU-581,020.005,750.002,726.67
AU-53660.001,080.00870.00
AU-50427.00431.00429.00
XF-45236.00493.50390.17
XF-40470.00470.00470.00
VF-30240.00435.00325.49
VF-25170.38199.75185.07
VF-2079.00633.00296.86
F-15105.00241.00173.00
F-12141.00253.00188.08
VG-10104.00306.00160.34
VG-885.0085.0085.00
G-684.0084.0084.00
G-484.00147.00115.50

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1927-D Nickel 3 1/2 Leg FS-901 (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from G-4 to MS-62. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-62 having the highest max price $7,475.00.

Within each grade, there is also variability in prices, likely due to factors like specific coin characteristics or market conditions at time of sale. Overall, the chart illustrates how coin grade is a key driver of value for this particular 1927-D Nickel 3 1/2 Leg FS-901 (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1927-D Nickel 3 1/2 Leg FS-901 (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 83.64% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Great Collections with 12.73% / 3.64% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1927-D Nickel 3 1/2 Leg FS-901 (Regular Strike) coin over the years. This visual representation traces the coin's value fluctuations, illustrating periods of increase, decrease, or stability in its average auction price.

Such a historical view is indispensable for collectors, investors, or researchers who are keen on comprehending the market dynamics and the coin's value trend over an extended period.

Raw Auction Records

Here are the lasted auction records from the auction history of the past years. You can filter these records by coin grade.

GradeGrade SourceSellerPrice($)Sold Date
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0009/22/2021
VG-10PCGSStack's Bowers105.0006/23/2020
VG-8PCGSStack's Bowers85.0003/11/2020
F-15PCGSStack's Bowers105.0002/18/2020
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0012/11/2019
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,020.0009/08/2019
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0008/18/2019
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions1,080.0012/14/2018
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0009/12/2017
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0009/12/2017
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions240.0009/12/2017
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions493.5001/17/2017
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions170.3809/25/2016
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions235.0009/20/2016
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0009/07/2016
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5008/30/2016
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0008/16/2015
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions199.7507/21/2015
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions305.5007/21/2015
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions111.6301/04/2015
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions164.5001/04/2015
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0001/04/2015
G-6PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0012/07/2014
G-6PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0010/20/2014
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions188.0010/08/2014
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions381.8810/08/2014
VF-20PCGSGreat Collections209.0007/27/2014
F-12PCGSStack's Bowers182.1303/18/2014
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions170.3803/03/2014
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions199.7503/03/2014
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers276.1302/18/2014
VF-20PCGSGreat Collections265.8302/16/2014
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers287.8802/04/2014
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers282.0012/24/2013
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions353.0012/05/2013
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions141.0008/19/2013
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions241.0007/08/2013
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions306.0007/08/2013
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions435.0004/29/2013
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions165.0003/21/2013
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions188.0001/09/2013
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions441.0001/09/2013
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions427.0001/09/2013
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions306.0009/06/2012
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions441.0009/06/2012
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions147.0008/02/2012
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions306.0008/02/2012
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0007/12/2012
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0005/30/2012
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions7,475.0002/02/2012
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0001/03/2012
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0001/06/2010
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions5,750.0009/11/2009
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions431.0011/29/2007
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions236.0011/08/2004