1924 5C MS66 Certification #83685601, PCGS #3951

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Owner's Comments

The 1924 Buffalo nickel is considerably scarce in uncirculated grades and rare in Gem. Experts estimate that fewer than 8,000 survive, making this one of the most challenging Philadelphia Buffalo nickels and the rarest in the Gem grade after 1918.

Expert Comments

David Hall

The 1924 is semi-common in circulated grades, but scarce in mint state. In Gem condition, it is the rarest Philadephia Mint Buffalo nickel from 1919 to 1938. This issue is usually well struck and luster is almost always somewhat frosty.

PCGS #

3951

Designer

James Earle Fraser

Edge

Plain

Diameter

21.20 millimeters

Weight

5.00 grams

Mintage

21620000

Metal

75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Pop Higher

Pop Lower

1366

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	7000	R-3.6	20 / 69 TIE	20 / 72 TIE
All Grades	1600	R-4.7	30 / 69 TIE	30 / 72 TIE
60 or Better	500	R-6.0	34 / 69	34 / 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	7000
All Grades	1600
60 or Better	500

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-3.6
All Grades	R-4.7
60 or Better	R-6.0

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	20 / 69 TIE
All Grades	30 / 69 TIE
60 or Better	34 / 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	20 / 72 TIE
All Grades	30 / 72 TIE
60 or Better	34 / 72

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Thumbnail	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade
1	MS67 PCGS grade
1	MS67 PCGS grade
1	MS67 PCGS grade
1	MS67 PCGS grade

#1 MS67 PCGS grade