1927-D 5C MS63 Certification #38194860, PCGS #3961

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Expert Comments

David Hall

The 1927-D is semi-common in lower circulated grades, but scarce in grades VF20 and above. It is scarce in mint state grades thru MS64, then it is very rare in MS65 or better. In fact, in Gem condition it is tied for rarest of the Buffalo nickels with the 1920-D and 1919-D. The 1927-D is often faairly well struck. Luster is usually subdued and more brilliant than frosty. In Gem condition, this is definitely a key date.

PCGS #

3961

Designer

James Earle Fraser

Edge

Plain

Diameter

21.20 millimeters

Weight

5.00 grams

Mintage

5730000

Metal

75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Pop Higher

668

Pop Lower

485

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

PCGS Population

Auctions - PCGS Graded

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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	6500	R-3.7	17 / 69 TIE	17 / 72 TIE
All Grades	1300	R-4.8	23 / 69 TIE	23 / 72 TIE
60 or Better	100	R-8.0	13 / 69 TIE	13 / 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	6500
All Grades	1300
60 or Better	100

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-3.7
All Grades	R-4.8
60 or Better	R-8.0

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	17 / 69 TIE
All Grades	23 / 69 TIE
60 or Better	13 / 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	17 / 72 TIE
All Grades	23 / 72 TIE
60 or Better	13 / 72 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66 PCGS grade	Gerald Forsythe Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
1	MS66 PCGS grade	Ohio Collector (PCGS Set Registry)
1	MS66 PCGS grade	Stack's/Bowers 3/2019:1042, $31,200 - D.L. Hansen Collection
1	MS66 PCGS grade	Heritage 9/2016:5424, $19,388 - Todd Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
1	MS66 PCGS grade

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

Gerald Forsythe Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

Ohio Collector (PCGS Set Registry)

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

Stack's/Bowers 3/2019:1042, $31,200 - D.L. Hansen Collection

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

Heritage 9/2016:5424, $19,388 - Todd Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#1 MS66 PCGS grade