1913 5C Type 1 (Proof)

Series: Buffalo Five Cents 1913-1937

PCGS PR68

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PCGS PR68

PCGS #:: 3988

Designer:: James Earle Fraser

Edge:: Plain

Diameter:: 21.20 millimeters

Weight:: 5.00 grams

Mintage:: 1,520

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Auction Record:: $96,938 • PR68 • 09-02-2021 • Legend Rare Coin Auctions

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1913 5C Type 1

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1913 5C JD-1

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Grades	Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts' opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.	Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.	Relative Rarity By Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.	Relative Rarity By Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
All Grades	900	R-5.2	1 / 1	2 / 8 TIE
60 or Better	825	R-5.3	1 / 1	2 / 8 TIE
65 or Better	550	R-5.9	1 / 1	2 / 8 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	900
60 or Better	825
65 or Better	550

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-5.2
60 or Better	R-5.3
65 or Better	R-5.9

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	1 / 1
60 or Better	1 / 1
65 or Better	1 / 1

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	2 / 8 TIE
60 or Better	2 / 8 TIE
65 or Better	2 / 8 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	PR68 PCGS grade	Gerald Forsythe Collection
1	PR68 PCGS grade	“Old West” Collection
1	PR68 PCGS grade
1	PR68 PCGS grade
5	PR67+ PCGS grade	Stack's/Bowers 8/2016:3042, $4,700
5	PR67+ PCGS grade
5	PR67+ PCGS grade
5	PR67+ PCGS grade
5	PR67+ PCGS grade
5	PR67+ PCGS grade

#1 PR68 PCGS grade

Gerald Forsythe Collection

#1 PR68 PCGS grade

“Old West” Collection

#1 PR68 PCGS grade

#5 PR67+ PCGS grade

Stack's/Bowers 8/2016:3042, $4,700

#5 PR67+ PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

In 1913, the new Buffalo Nickel appeared to enthusiastic reception from the public. The Mint made the normal strikes for circulation and Proofs for sale to collectors. Proof Buffalo Nickels were given the matte finish that first appeared on Lincoln Cents in 1909, which was a framatic change from the brilliant Proofs of previous years. The matte finish is definitely an acquired taste, because it is not dramatically different, at first glance, from a normal circulation strike. However, a well-made matte Proof has crisp details, mark-free surfaces, and a sharply-squared border.

A large percentage of the reported mintage of matte Proof 1913 Type I Nickels have been certified by PCGS (337 out of 1,520, as of February 2012). Of these, the majority appear in the grade range between PR-64 and PR-66. The finest examples certified by PCGS are three PR-68s.