1917-D 5C (Regular Strike)

Series: Buffalo Five Cents 1913-1938

PCGS MS67+

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PCGS MS66+

PCGS #:: 3935

Designer:: James Earle Fraser

Edge:: Plain

Diameter:: 21.20 millimeters

Weight:: 5.00 grams

Mintage:: 9,910,000

Mint:: Denver

Metal:: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Auction Record:: $20,700 • MS67* • 01-03-2012 • 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	7,000	R-3.6	20 / 69 TIE	20 / 72 TIE
60 or Better	1,400	R-4.8	23 / 69 TIE	23 / 72 TIE
65 or Better	275	R-6.5	28 / 69	28 / 72

Survival Estimate
All Grades	7,000
60 or Better	1,400
65 or Better	275

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-3.6
60 or Better	R-4.8
65 or Better	R-6.5

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	20 / 69 TIE
60 or Better	23 / 69 TIE
65 or Better	28 / 69

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	20 / 72 TIE
60 or Better	23 / 72 TIE
65 or Better	28 / 72

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Image	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade
2	MS66+ PCGS grade
3	MS66 PCGS grade
3	MS66 PCGS grade
3	MS66 PCGS grade
3	MS66 PCGS grade
3	MS66 PCGS grade
3	MS66 PCGS grade
3	MS66 PCGS grade
3	MS66 PCGS grade

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

#2 MS66+ PCGS grade

#3 MS66 PCGS grade

David Hall:

The 1917-D is scarce in circualted grades, more scarce than the 1915-D and 1916-D, though not as scarce as the 1913-D Type 2, 1914-D, and 1918-D. It is rare in Gem condition, about as rare as the other 1913 (Type 2) to 1916 Denver Mint issues (beginning in 1918 and thru 1927, the D Mints get quite a bit rarer in Gem condition.) The 1917-D is usually, but not always, well struck. Luster is usually of the satiny type.