1940-D 5C, FS (Regular Strike)

Series: Jefferson Five Cents 1938-1964

PCGS MS68FS

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PCGS MS68FS

PCGS #:: 84008

Designer:: Felix Schlag

Edge:: Plain

Diameter:: 21.20 millimeters

Weight:: 5.00 grams

Mintage:: 43,540,000

Mint:: Denver

Metal:: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Auction Record:: $21,738 • MS68FS • 05-17-2018 • Legend Rare Coin Auctions

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1940-D 5C
1940-D 5C, FS

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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	330,000	R-1.7	62 / 65 TIE	74 / 79 TIE
60 or Better	330,000	R-1.7	62 / 65 TIE	74 / 79 TIE
65 or Better	155,000	R-1.9	58 / 65 TIE	70 / 79 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	330,000
60 or Better	330,000
65 or Better	155,000

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-1.7
60 or Better	R-1.7
65 or Better	R-1.9

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	62 / 65 TIE
60 or Better	62 / 65 TIE
65 or Better	58 / 65 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	74 / 79 TIE
60 or Better	74 / 79 TIE
65 or Better	70 / 79 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Image	Pedigree and History
1	MS67FS PCGS grade
1	MS67FS PCGS grade
1	MS67FS PCGS grade
1	MS67FS PCGS grade
1	MS67FS PCGS grade
1	MS67FS PCGS grade
1	MS67FS PCGS grade
1	MS67FS PCGS grade
1	MS67FS PCGS grade
1	MS67FS PCGS grade

#1 MS67FS PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

The 1940-D Jefferson Nickel is a common coin in all grades up to and including MS-67 Full Steps. Apparently, the Denver Mint produced some very nice, fully struck Nickels in this year, making this one of the most affordable, early Jefferson Nickels.

The finest 1940-D Nickels certified by PCGS included 14 PCGS MS-67 non-Full Steps and 108 PCGS MS-67 Full Steps.