1914 5C (Proof)

Series: Buffalo Five Cents 1913-1937

PCGS PR68+

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PCGS PR68

PCGS #:: 3991

Designer:: James Earle Fraser

Edge:: Plain

Diameter:: 21.20 millimeters

Weight:: 5.00 grams

Mintage:: 1,275

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Auction Record:: $49,450 • PR68 • 04-07-2005 • Bowers & Merena

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1914 5C

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1914 5C JD-1

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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	1,050	R-4.9	4 / 7	5 / 8
60 or Better	975	R-5.0	4 / 7	5 / 8
65 or Better	700	R-5.6	4 / 7	5 / 8

Survival Estimate
All Grades	1,050
60 or Better	975
65 or Better	700

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-4.9
60 or Better	R-5.0
65 or Better	R-5.6

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	4 / 7
60 or Better	4 / 7
65 or Better	4 / 7

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	5 / 8
60 or Better	5 / 8
65 or Better	5 / 8

Condition Census What Is This?

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1	PR68 PCGS grade	High Desert Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
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#1 PR68 PCGS grade

High Desert Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#1 PR68 PCGS grade

Jaime Hernandez:

The 1914 Proof Buffalo Nickel has the third lowest mintage in the series. Just under 1,300 examples were struck. Overall few Proof Buffalo Nickels were produced since they were only struck for six years, therefore, making them scarce overall. Examples up to about PR67 condition appear in the market regularly that most collectors can find one with minimal efforts. In PR68 condition it is a different story, as few examples exist. It make take many years before one appears in the market, so collectors cannot be to picky when it comes to finding a PR68 example.