1955 5C (Proof)

Series: Jefferson Five Cents 1938-1964

PCGS PR69

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PCGS PR69

PCGS #:: 4187

Designer:: Felix Schlag

Edge:: Plain

Diameter:: 21.20 millimeters

Weight:: 5.00 grams

Mintage:: 378,200

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Auction Record:: $1,100 • PR69 • 12-04-2020 • eBay

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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	200,000	R-1.9	13 / 22	14 / 23
60 or Better	200,000	R-1.9	12 / 22 TIE	13 / 23 TIE
65 or Better	150,000	R-1.9	13 / 22 TIE	14 / 23 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	200,000
60 or Better	200,000
65 or Better	150,000

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

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	13 / 22
60 or Better	12 / 22 TIE
65 or Better	13 / 22 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	14 / 23
60 or Better	13 / 23 TIE
65 or Better	14 / 23 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Image	Pedigree and History
1	PR69 PCGS grade
1	PR69 PCGS grade
1	PR69 PCGS grade
1	PR69 PCGS grade
1	PR69 PCGS grade
6	PR68 PCGS grade
6	PR68 PCGS grade
6	PR68 PCGS grade
6	PR68 PCGS grade
6	PR68 PCGS grade

#1 PR69 PCGS grade

#6 PR68 PCGS grade

Jaime Hernandez:

Proof Jefferson Nickels from the 1950's tend to have a strong collector demand. Especially for examples that are in higher grade or that display Cameo and Deep Cameo surfaces. The 1955 Proof Jefferson is no exception. However, despite a mintage of over 378,000 examples being struck, it is very difficult to find examples in PR69 condition or higher for both Cameo or non-Cameo examples. With Deep Cameo surfaces it is very scarce and collectors will have a very hard time finding any example, especially in PR68 Deep Cameo or higher.