1925-D 5C XF40 Certification #47228387, PCGS #3955

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Expert Comments

David Hall

The 1925-D is very scarce in circulated grades and rare in mint state. In Gem condtition, it is the second rarest Denver Mint Buffalo of the 1920s after the 1927-D. Well struck examples can be found, but softness of strike on the Buffalo's horn and tail can also be seen on a significant number of mint state survivors. Luster is usually pretty good on this issue with a semi-frosty/satiny look.

PCGS #

3955

Designer

James Earle Fraser

Edge

Plain

Diameter

21.20 millimeters

Weight

5.00 grams

Mintage

4450000

Metal

75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Pop Higher

1197

Pop Lower

366

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	1200	R-4.9	20 / 69 TIE	20 / 72 TIE
60 or Better	125	R-7.7	17 / 69	17 / 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	1200
60 or Better	125

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-4.9
60 or Better	R-7.7

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	20 / 69 TIE
60 or Better	17 / 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	20 / 72 TIE
60 or Better	17 / 72

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66 PCGS grade	Stack's/Bowers 1/2011:304, not sold - Heritage 8/2011:7057, $27,600 - Heritage 12/2015:3067, $15,275
1	MS66 PCGS grade	Gerald R. Forsythe Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
1	MS66 PCGS grade	Heritage 6/2017:3578, $9,694 - D.L. Hansen Collection
1	MS66 PCGS grade
1	MS66 PCGS grade

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

Stack's/Bowers 1/2011:304, not sold - Heritage 8/2011:7057, $27,600 - Heritage 12/2015:3067, $15,275

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

Gerald R. Forsythe Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

Heritage 6/2017:3578, $9,694 - D.L. Hansen Collection

#1 MS66 PCGS grade