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1927-D
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 21.2 mm |
| Mint | Denver |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 5,730,000 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 75% Copper, 25% Nickel |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | James Earle Fraser |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-1305 |
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Denver struck 5,730,000 Buffalo nickels in 1927, a moderate figure that places the 1927-D in the mid-range scarcity category. The coin is available in circulated grades and accessible in Mint State with moderate effort. Denver strike characteristics for 1927 are variable, and well-struck examples command modest premiums in higher grades.
Collectors building complete Buffalo nickel sets acquire the 1927-D without extraordinary difficulty. The coin is typical of late mid-1920s Denver production and presents the standard challenges of Buffalo nickel strike quality at the branch mint. Full-strike Gem examples are prized by specialists and command meaningful premiums over typical strike pieces.
The 1927-D requires more effort than the Philadelphia high-mintage dates without qualifying as a semi-key. For collectors prioritizing strike quality, finding a sharp MS65 or better 1927-D takes patience and willingness to examine multiple candidates. For date collectors content with typical strike Mint State examples, the coin is readily available at modest premiums over baseline pricing.
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| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | $2.50 | $2.50 |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | $6.50 | $7.50 |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | $10 | $11.50 |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | $33 | $38 |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | $67 | $77 |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | $106 | $122 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | $135 | $155 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | $425 | $450 |
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