1934-D 5C (Regular Strike)

Series: Buffalo Five Cents 1913-1938

PCGS MS67

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PCGS MS66+

PCGS #:: 3973

Designer:: James Earle Fraser

Edge:: Plain

Diameter:: 21.20 millimeters

Weight:: 5.00 grams

Mintage:: 7,480,000

Mint:: Denver

Metal:: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Auction Record:: $23,500 • MS66+ • 01-30-2020 • Legend Rare Coin 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	14,000	R-2.9	43 / 69 TIE	44 / 72 TIE
60 or Better	3,500	R-4.3	49 / 69 TIE	50 / 72 TIE
65 or Better	700	R-5.6	37 / 69 TIE	37 / 72 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	14,000
60 or Better	3,500
65 or Better	700

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-2.9
60 or Better	R-4.3
65 or Better	R-5.6

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	43 / 69 TIE
60 or Better	49 / 69 TIE
65 or Better	37 / 69 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	44 / 72 TIE
60 or Better	50 / 72 TIE
65 or Better	37 / 72 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

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

#1 MS66+ PCGS grade

#2 MS66 PCGS grade

High Desert Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#2 MS66 PCGS grade

David Hall:

While not particularly rare in circulated grades, the 1934-D is the rarest Buffalo nickel of the 1930s in mint state and Gem condition. Strike can be a significant problem with this issue as many specimens have very weakly struck horn detail. Luster is usually quite nice and deeply frosty.