1938 5C (Proof)

Series: Jefferson Five Cents 1938-1964

PCGS PR68+

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PCGS PR68

PCGS #:: 4175

Designer:: Felix Schlag

Edge:: Plain

Diameter:: 21.20 millimeters

Weight:: 5.00 grams

Mintage:: 19,365

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Auction Record:: $5,980 • PR67 • 05-01-2001 • 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	15,000	R-2.9	4 / 22 TIE	4 / 23 TIE
60 or Better	15,000	R-2.9	4 / 22 TIE	4 / 23 TIE
65 or Better	11,500	R-2.9	5 / 22 TIE	5 / 23 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	15,000
60 or Better	15,000
65 or Better	11,500

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

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	4 / 22 TIE
60 or Better	4 / 22 TIE
65 or Better	5 / 22 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	4 / 23 TIE
60 or Better	4 / 23 TIE
65 or Better	5 / 23 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	PR68 PCGS grade	Winesteven Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
1	PR68 PCGS grade	Legend Rare Coin Auctions 3/2019:108
1	PR68 PCGS grade
1	PR68 PCGS grade
1	PR68 PCGS grade
1	PR68 PCGS grade
1	PR68 PCGS grade
1	PR68 PCGS grade
1	PR68 PCGS grade
1	PR68 PCGS grade

#1 PR68 PCGS grade

Winesteven Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#1 PR68 PCGS grade

Legend Rare Coin Auctions 3/2019:108

#1 PR68 PCGS grade

Jaime Hernandez:

The 1938 Proof Jefferson Nickel has one of the lowest mintages in the series. Most examples tend to come in nice quality, with most ranging in PR64 - PR66 condition. In PR67 it is much scarcer and in PR68 or higher it is very difficult to find.