1914/(3) 5C MS65 Certification #42764934, PCGS #93924

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Owner's Comments

The 1914/3 Buffalo Nickel is the first Overdate in the series. Without a doubt, it is difficult to see and not as nearly pronounced as the 1918/7 D Overdate that appeared a few years later. The validity of this Overdate has been disputed over the years but here it is and it is considered a Major Buffalo Nickel variety!

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

Experts speculate that the 1914/3 Nickel was caused when a 1913 dated master die was repunched with a 1914 dated hub. This theory is supported by the fact that there are several different overdate dies, plus overdates reported for both the 1914-D and 1914-S Nickels. The strongest 1914/3 die from the Philadelphia mint is known as FS-101 (old FS-014.87). The closeup illustrated above is from a different die and shows doubling on all digits of the date, plus a fairly strong top of the 3. Value for this variety depends on the strength (visibility of the doubling). Thus, the FS-101 commands the highest premium. Other, less visible overdates command smaller premiums.

PCGS #

93924

Designer

James Earle Fraser

Edge

Plain

Diameter

21.20 millimeters

Weight

5.00 grams

Mintage

20664463

Metal

75% Copper, 25% Nickel

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Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

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Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More

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.
65 or Better	300	R-6.4	1 / 69 TIE	1 / 72 TIE
All Grades	60	R-8.4	4 / 69	4 / 72
60 or Better	10	R-9.5	3 / 69	3 / 72

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.
65 or Better	300
All Grades	60
60 or Better	10

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.
65 or Better	R-6.4
All Grades	R-8.4
60 or Better	R-9.5

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.
65 or Better	1 / 69 TIE
All Grades	4 / 69
60 or Better	3 / 69

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.
65 or Better	1 / 72 TIE
All Grades	4 / 72
60 or Better	3 / 72

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66 PCGS grade
1	MS66 PCGS grade
3	MS65 PCGS grade
3	MS65 PCGS grade
5	MS64+ PCGS grade	Heritage 8/2011:7052, $12,650

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

#3 MS65 PCGS grade

#5 MS64+ PCGS grade

Heritage 8/2011:7052, $12,650