1916-D 5C MS64 Certification #34116598, PCGS #3932

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Owner's Comments

Absolutely booming luster, thought it, along with great color and eye appeal and well above average strike, might be enough to push it to 65. Alas, there is the spot above the buff and a hit not readily evident in image that held it back. Just a stunning piece for the grade - luster looks 66 all day

Expert Comments

David Hall

The 1916-D is scarce in circulated grades and scarce in mint state. It is very scarce in Gem MS65 or better condition. In Gem condition, it is about equal in rarity to the 1913-D Type 2, 1914-D, 1915-D, and 1917-D, but not nearly as rare as the 1918-D or 1919-D. The majority of survivors are well struck. Luster is usually not a problem with this issue as mint state examples usually have excellent satin like luster.

PCGS #

3932

Designer

James Earle Fraser

Edge

Plain

Diameter

21.20 millimeters

Weight

5.00 grams

Mintage

13333000

Metal

75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Pop Higher

211

Pop Lower

1904

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	10000	R-3.0	36 / 69 TIE	36 / 72 TIE
All Grades	2000	R-4.6	33 / 69 TIE	33 / 72 TIE
60 or Better	250	R-6.6	25 / 69 TIE	25 / 72 TIE

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	10000
All Grades	2000
60 or Better	250

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-3.0
All Grades	R-4.6
60 or Better	R-6.6

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	36 / 69 TIE
All Grades	33 / 69 TIE
60 or Better	25 / 69 TIE

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	36 / 72 TIE
All Grades	33 / 72 TIE
60 or Better	25 / 72 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66+ PCGS grade	Angel Dee’s Toned Set Collection - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2016:68, $22,325 - JDG Trust Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
1	MS66+ PCGS grade	Cuyuna Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
1	MS66+ PCGS grade	Gerald R. Forsythe Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
1	MS66+ PCGS grade
1	MS66+ PCGS grade

#1 MS66+ PCGS grade

Angel Dee’s Toned Set Collection - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2016:68, $22,325 - JDG Trust Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#1 MS66+ PCGS grade

Cuyuna Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#1 MS66+ PCGS grade

Gerald R. Forsythe Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#1 MS66+ PCGS grade