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1935-D
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 21.2 mm |
| Mint | Denver |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 12,092,000 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 75% Copper, 25% Nickel |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | James Earle Fraser |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-1320 |
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Denver struck 12,092,000 Buffalo nickels in 1935, a substantial production year that places the 1935-D in the mid-range scarcity category. The coin is available in circulated grades and accessible in Mint State with moderate effort. Strike characteristics are generally improved over earlier Denver Buffalo production, with many examples showing sharper detail.
Collectors building complete Buffalo nickel sets acquire the 1935-D without extraordinary difficulty. The coin is typical of mid-1930s Denver production. Gem-quality examples exist in adequate numbers for specialist demand at modest premiums over common-date baselines.
The improved strike quality of mid-1930s Denver Buffalo nickels compared to earlier years reflects better die maintenance and press operation during the recovery-era production. Collectors prioritizing strike quality find 1935-D examples easier to locate in satisfactory condition than comparable 1920s issues, which affects relative pricing in specialist markets.
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| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | $1 | $1 |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | $1.50 | $1.50 |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | $2 | $2.50 |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | $4.50 | $5.50 |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | $16.50 | $19 |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | $40 | $46 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | $60 | $69 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | $105 | $111 |
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