1925 5C MS65 Certification #05758044, PCGS #3954

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Owner's Comments

Heritage auction #132403, January 16, 2024.

Expert Comments

David Hall

The 1925 is semi-common in circulated grades and somewhat scarce in mint state. In Gem condition, it is not as rare as the earlier Philadelphia Mint issues, but it is rarer than the P mints that follow with the exception of the 1928, which is about the same rarity. Most examples are well struck and luster can be quite frosty.

PCGS #

3954

Designer

James Earle Fraser

Edge

Plain

Diameter

21.20 millimeters

Weight

5.00 grams

Mintage

35565100

Metal

75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Pop Higher

417

Pop Lower

1254

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	11000	R-2.9	43 / 69 TIE	44 / 72 TIE
All Grades	2500	R-4.5	38 / 69 TIE	38 / 72 TIE
60 or Better	1000	R-5.0	43 / 69 TIE	44 / 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	11000
All Grades	2500
60 or Better	1000

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-5.0

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

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67+ PCGS grade	Angel Dee’s Toned Set Collection - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2016:89, $19,388
1	MS67+ PCGS grade	Gerald Forsythe Collection
3	MS67 PCGS grade
3	MS67 PCGS grade
3	MS67 PCGS grade

#1 MS67+ PCGS grade

Angel Dee’s Toned Set Collection - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2016:89, $19,388

#1 MS67+ PCGS grade

Gerald Forsythe Collection

#3 MS67 PCGS grade

#3 MS67 PCGS grade