1916 5C Doubled Die Obverse

1916-S 5C

1916-D 5C (Regular Strike)

Series: Buffalo Five Cents 1913-1938

PCGS MS66+

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PCGS MS66+

PCGS #:: 3932

Designer:: James Earle Fraser

Edge:: Plain

Diameter:: 21.20 millimeters

Weight:: 5.00 grams

Mintage:: 13,333,000

Mint:: Denver

Metal:: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Auction Record:: $24,675 • MS66+ • 01-08-2014 • Heritage Auctions

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Major Varieties

1916-D 5C

Die Varieties

1916-D 5C 3 1/2 Leg, FS-901

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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	10,000	R-3.0	36 / 69 TIE	36 / 72 TIE
60 or Better	2,000	R-4.6	33 / 69 TIE	33 / 72 TIE
65 or Better	250	R-6.6	25 / 69 TIE	25 / 72 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	10,000
60 or Better	2,000
65 or Better	250

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-3.0
60 or Better	R-4.6
65 or Better	R-6.6

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	36 / 69 TIE
60 or Better	33 / 69 TIE
65 or Better	25 / 69 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	36 / 72 TIE
60 or Better	33 / 72 TIE
65 or Better	25 / 72 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66+ PCGS grade	Angel Dee’s Toned Set Collection - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2016:68, $22,325 - JDG Trust Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
1	MS66+ PCGS grade	Cuyuna Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
1	MS66+ PCGS grade	Gerald R. Forsythe Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
1	MS66+ PCGS grade
1	MS66+ PCGS grade
6	MS66 PCGS grade
6	MS66 PCGS grade
6	MS66 PCGS grade
6	MS66 PCGS grade
6	MS66 PCGS grade

#1 MS66+ PCGS grade

Angel Dee’s Toned Set Collection - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2016:68, $22,325 - JDG Trust Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#1 MS66+ PCGS grade

Cuyuna Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#1 MS66+ PCGS grade

Gerald R. Forsythe Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#1 MS66+ PCGS grade

#6 MS66 PCGS grade

David Hall:

The 1916-D is scarce in circulated grades and scarce in mint state. It is very scarce in Gem MS65 or better condition. In Gem condition, it is about equal in rarity to the 1913-D Type 2, 1914-D, 1915-D, and 1917-D, but not nearly as rare as the 1918-D or 1919-D. The majority of survivors are well struck. Luster is usually not a problem with this issue as mint state examples usually have excellent satin like luster.