1942-P 5C Silver (Proof)

Series: Jefferson Five Cents 1938-1964

PCGS PR68+

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PCGS PR68+

PCGS #:: 4180

Designer:: Felix Schlag

Edge:: Plain

Diameter:: 21.20 millimeters

Weight:: 5.00 grams

Mintage:: 27,600

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 56% Copper, 35% Silver, 9% Manganese

Auction Record:: $12,600 • PR68+ • 08-22-2021 • 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	22,000	R-2.7	1 / 1	8 / 23 TIE
60 or Better	22,000	R-2.7	1 / 1	7 / 23 TIE
65 or Better	16,500	R-2.8	1 / 1	7 / 23 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	22,000
60 or Better	22,000
65 or Better	16,500

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	1 / 1
60 or Better	1 / 1
65 or Better	1 / 1

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	PR69 PCGS grade
2	PR68 PCGS grade
2	PR68 PCGS grade
2	PR68 PCGS grade
2	PR68 PCGS grade
2	PR68 PCGS grade
2	PR68 PCGS grade
2	PR68 PCGS grade
2	PR68 PCGS grade
2	PR68 PCGS grade

#1 PR69 PCGS grade

#2 PR68 PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

The 1942-P Type 2 Nickel in Proof was a late entry to the coin market. It was struck after the Mint had shifted to production of the silver war-time alloy and after all the Proof sets had been struck and sold to collectors. Thus, the 1942-P Type 2 Nickel was only available for purchase as a single coin. The total mintage of the Proof Type 2 Nickel was 27,600 pieces, compared to 29,600 of the Proof Type 1 Nickels.

As of July 2011, PCGS had certified over 4,500 Proof Type 2 Nickels, virtually all of which were Brilliant (non-Cameo) Proofs. The finest example certified by PCGS is a single PR-69.