1917 5C MS64 Certification #09921553, PCGS #3934

CoinFacts Details

Owner's Comments

OGH/CAC

Expert Comments

David Hall

In circulated grades, the 1917 is about equal in rarity to the 1915, 1916, and 1918. In Gem condition, the 1917 is about equal in rarity to the 1914, and it is rarer than the 1915, 1916, and 1919, but not as rare as the 1918. As a group, the 1914 to 1919 Philadelphia Mint issues are not quite as rare in Gem condition as the 1920 to 1924 issues, then beginning in 1925 many more examples were saved (thank you, Wayte Raymond!) The 1917, like most Philadelphia Buffalo nickels, is usually very well struck. Luster can be somewhat satiny to somewhat frosty.

PCGS #

3934

Designer

James Earle Fraser

Edge

Plain

Diameter

21.20 millimeters

Weight

5.00 grams

Mintage

51424019

Metal

75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Pop Higher

680

Pop Lower

766

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

PCGS Population

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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	2500	R-4.5	38 / 69 TIE	38 / 72 TIE
60 or Better	800	R-5.4	40 / 69 TIE	40 / 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	2500
60 or Better	800

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-4.5
60 or Better	R-5.4

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	38 / 69 TIE
60 or Better	40 / 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	38 / 72 TIE
60 or Better	40 / 72 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS68 PCGS grade	Gerald R Forsythe Collection
1	MS68 PCGS grade
3	MS67+ PCGS grade	“Angel Dee's Toned Set” - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2016:70, $12,337.50
4	MS67 PCGS grade	High Desert Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
4	MS67 PCGS grade

#1 MS68 PCGS grade

Gerald R Forsythe Collection

#1 MS68 PCGS grade

#3 MS67+ PCGS grade

“Angel Dee's Toned Set” - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2016:70, $12,337.50

#4 MS67 PCGS grade

High Desert Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#4 MS67 PCGS grade