1942 5C Nickel (Proof)

Series: Jefferson Five Cents 1938-1964

PCGS PR68+

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PCGS PR68+

PCGS #:: 4179

Designer:: Felix Schlag

Edge:: Plain

Diameter:: 21.20 millimeters

Weight:: 5.00 grams

Mintage:: 29,600

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Auction Record:: $16,450 • PR68+ • 04-27-2023 • Legend Rare Coin 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	23,000	R-2.7	8 / 22	8 / 23 TIE
60 or Better	23,000	R-2.7	7 / 22	7 / 23 TIE
65 or Better	20,000	R-2.8	7 / 22	7 / 23 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	23,000
60 or Better	23,000
65 or Better	20,000

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-2.7
60 or Better	R-2.7
65 or Better	R-2.8

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	8 / 22
60 or Better	7 / 22
65 or Better	7 / 22

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	8 / 23 TIE
60 or Better	7 / 23 TIE
65 or Better	7 / 23 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Image	Pedigree and History
1	PR68 PCGS grade
1	PR68 PCGS grade
1	PR68 PCGS grade
1	PR68 PCGS grade
1	PR68 PCGS grade
1	PR68 PCGS grade
1	PR68 PCGS grade
1	PR68 PCGS grade
9	PR67 PCGS grade
9	PR67 PCGS grade

#1 PR68 PCGS grade

#9 PR67 PCGS grade

Jaime Hernandez:

In 1942 the U.S Mint struck 2 different Proof Jefferson Nickels. It struck the Type 1 Clad version and it also struck a Type 2 Silver version. The Type 1 does not have a "P" mint mark. While the Type 2 Silver does have a "P" mint mark. Both coins have similar mintages.

The 1942 Type 1 Proof Jefferson Nickel can be easily obtained up to about PR66 condition. In PR67 they are scarcer, then in PR68 or higher they are very scarce to rare.