In problem-free, well struck condition this is one of the most difficult dates in the series. Poor strikes are so extreme that even low grade coins are affected, these being difficult to grade and value. In grades VF - AU it is a very challenging coin to locate. Mediocre mint state coins are not rare, but truly choice and gem pieces are very elusive.
Well struck examples may be found but are rare in all grades. The worst strikes rival 1919-D, 1919-S, 1920-S, 1925-S and 1926-D for flatness in the bison’s head. Even mint state coins may show little or no sign of the bison’s horn, while very few have complete horns. Some 1925-D nickels are known with the E in FIVE filled, and all are characteristically weak in the first two numerals of the date.
Varieties:
- A two-feathers variety exists for this date (FS-1925D-401).
| Philadelphia | Denver | San Francisco |
| 35,565,000 | 4,450,000 | 6,256,000 |