1928-D 5C (Regular Strike)

Series: Buffalo Five Cents 1913-1938

PCGS MS67

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PCGS MS66+

PCGS #:: 3964

Designer:: James Earle Fraser

Edge:: Plain

Diameter:: 21.20 millimeters

Weight:: 5.00 grams

Mintage:: 6,436,000

Mint:: Denver

Metal:: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Auction Record:: $17,250 • MS67* • 01-03-2012 • Heritage Auctions

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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	12,500	R-2.9	43 / 69 TIE	44 / 72 TIE
60 or Better	4,000	R-4.2	52 / 69 TIE	53 / 72 TIE
65 or Better	600	R-5.8	35 / 69 TIE	35 / 72 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	12,500
60 or Better	4,000
65 or Better	600

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-2.9
60 or Better	R-4.2
65 or Better	R-5.8

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	43 / 69 TIE
60 or Better	52 / 69 TIE
65 or Better	35 / 69 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	44 / 72 TIE
60 or Better	53 / 72 TIE
65 or Better	35 / 72 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66 PCGS grade
1	MS66 PCGS grade	High Desert Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
1	MS66 PCGS grade
1	MS66 PCGS grade
1	MS66 PCGS grade
1	MS66 PCGS grade
1	MS66 PCGS grade
1	MS66 PCGS grade
1	MS66 PCGS grade
1	MS66 PCGS grade

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

High Desert Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

David Hall:

The 1928-D is a little less common in lower circulated grades than the dates that follow. It is scarce in grades EF40 and above. Interestingly, in mint state condition it is more common than either the 1928 or 1928-S. In fact, it is the most abundant mint state Buffalo nickel of the 1913 to 1930 era save for the very common 1913 Type 1. Apparently a good number of original uncirculated rolls were saved at the time of issue. In Gem MS65 condition, strike is sometimes a problem and the 1928-D is tougher to find than the 1928. And in Superb Gem MS66 condition, the 1928-D is quite rare. Luster is of the satiny semi-frosty type.