1929-S 5C (Regular Strike)

Series: Buffalo Five Cents 1913-1938

PCGS MS67+

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PCGS MS67+

PCGS #:: 3968

Designer:: James Earle Fraser

Edge:: Plain

Diameter:: 21.20 millimeters

Weight:: 5.00 grams

Mintage:: 7,754,000

Mint:: San Francisco

Metal:: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Auction Record:: $36,000 • MS67+ • 10-10-2021 • Heritage Auctions

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1929-S 5C

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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	4,500	R-4.1	5 / 69 TIE	5 / 72 TIE
60 or Better	2,500	R-4.5	38 / 69 TIE	38 / 72 TIE
65 or Better	1,000	R-5.0	43 / 69 TIE	44 / 72 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	4,500
60 or Better	2,500
65 or Better	1,000

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-4.1
60 or Better	R-4.5
65 or Better	R-5.0

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	5 / 69 TIE
60 or Better	38 / 69 TIE
65 or Better	43 / 69 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	5 / 72 TIE
60 or Better	38 / 72 TIE
65 or Better	44 / 72 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Image	Pedigree and History
1	MS67+ PCGS grade
2	MS67 PCGS grade
2	MS67 PCGS grade
2	MS67 PCGS grade
2	MS67 PCGS grade
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2	MS67 PCGS grade
2	MS67 PCGS grade

#1 MS67+ PCGS grade

#2 MS67 PCGS grade

David Hall:

The 1929-S is fairly common in circulated grades, a little tougher than the 1929, but not as scarce as the 1929-D in all grades including Gem MS65 or better. It is scarce in mint state and Gem condition. The strike is typically pretty decent for a San Francisco Mint Buffalo nickel, though specimens with a "mushy look" to the strike are sometimes encountered. Luster is of the "grey-brilliant" type.