1919 5C MS66 Certification #38707902, PCGS #3941

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Owner's Comments

RAINBOW MANIA is happening on this coin! WOW, what a breathtakingly beautiful display of intense color in shades of baby blue, magenta and fiery orange! Intense luster is in no way diminished by the color. Needle sharp motifs. A small contact mark is noted on the bison’s foreleg when viewed with strong magnification. PCGS 188; NGC 40. Two coins sold last year. One for $1,560 in June 2019 and another for $1,320 in September 2019. You better be ready to battle the color loving collectors out there if you want to take this prize home! Legend lot 212 3/26/2020

Expert Comments

David Hall

The 1919 is similar in rarity to the other 1913 to 1917 Philadelphia Mint Buffalos in Mint State and Gem condiion. The 1918, and 1920 to 1924 issues are rarer. The 1919 is usually well struck and luster is more satiny than frosty.

PCGS #

3941

Designer

James Earle Fraser

Edge

Plain

Diameter

21.20 millimeters

Weight

5.00 grams

Mintage

60868000

Metal

75% Copper, 25% Nickel

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2312

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	12000	R-2.9	43 / 69 TIE	44 / 72 TIE
All Grades	2500	R-4.5	38 / 69 TIE	38 / 72 TIE
60 or Better	900	R-5.2	42 / 69	43 / 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	12000
All Grades	2500
60 or Better	900

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-2.9
All Grades	R-4.5
60 or Better	R-5.2

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	43 / 69 TIE
All Grades	38 / 69 TIE
60 or Better	42 / 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	44 / 72 TIE
All Grades	38 / 72 TIE
60 or Better	43 / 72

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67+ PCGS grade	Stack's/Bowers 11/2016:2037, $19,975
1	MS67+ PCGS grade	“Angel Dee's Toned Set” Collection (per PCGS Cert Verification) - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2016:76, $17,037.50 - “Todd” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
3	MS67 PCGS grade
3	MS67 PCGS grade
3	MS67 PCGS grade

#1 MS67+ PCGS grade

Stack's/Bowers 11/2016:2037, $19,975

#1 MS67+ PCGS grade

“Angel Dee's Toned Set” Collection (per PCGS Cert Verification) - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2016:76, $17,037.50 - “Todd” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#3 MS67 PCGS grade