1919-D 5C AU58 Certification #09786531, PCGS #3942

CoinFacts Details

Owner's Comments

Undergraded coin in green holder.

Expert Comments

David Hall

The 1919-D is scarce in circulated grades, rare in Mint State condition, and very rare in Gem condition. In fact, in Gem condition the 1919-D is the rarest Denver Mint Buffalo nickel of the 1913 to 1919 era. Most, but not all, Mint State survivors are found with decent strikes. Luster is usually a cross between satiny and frosty. This is a rare coin, but when found it can be quite nice.

PCGS #

3942

Designer

James Earle Fraser

Edge

Plain

Diameter

21.20 millimeters

Weight

5.00 grams

Mintage

8006000

Metal

75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Pop Higher

572

Pop Lower

855

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

PCGS Population

Auctions - PCGS Graded

Auctions - NGC Graded

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	5000	R-4.0	9 / 69 TIE	9 / 72 TIE
All Grades	800	R-5.4	10 / 69 TIE	10 / 72 TIE
60 or Better	140	R-7.6	18 / 69	18 / 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	5000
All Grades	800
60 or Better	140

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-4.0
All Grades	R-5.4
60 or Better	R-7.6

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	9 / 69 TIE
All Grades	10 / 69 TIE
60 or Better	18 / 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	9 / 72 TIE
All Grades	10 / 72 TIE
60 or Better	18 / 72

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66+ PCGS grade	Heritage 10/2012:3490, $12,925 - David Lawrence 5/2017:1233466 , $12,750 - D.L. Hansen Collection
1	MS66+ PCGS grade	Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2016:77, $19,975
1	MS66+ PCGS grade
4	MS66 PCGS grade
4	MS66 PCGS grade

#1 MS66+ PCGS grade

Heritage 10/2012:3490, $12,925 - David Lawrence 5/2017:1233466 , $12,750 - D.L. Hansen Collection

#1 MS66+ PCGS grade

Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2016:77, $19,975

#1 MS66+ PCGS grade

#4 MS66 PCGS grade