1929 5C MS65 Certification #34116596, PCGS #3966

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Expert Comments

David Hall

The 1929 is not quite as common in circulated grades as the dates in the 1935-1938 era, but it is common nonetheless. It is semi-common in mint state, and somewhat scarce in Gem condition...it's scarcer than the issues of the 1930s that is. The strike is usually bold and the luster can be quite frosty and attractive.

PCGS #

3966

Designer

James Earle Fraser

Edge

Plain

Diameter

21.20 millimeters

Weight

5.00 grams

Mintage

36446000

Metal

75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Pop Higher

356

Pop Lower

1714

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	13000	R-2.9	43 / 69 TIE	44 / 72 TIE
All Grades	3000	R-4.4	44 / 69 TIE	44 / 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	13000
All Grades	3000
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-4.4
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	44 / 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	44 / 72 TIE
60 or Better	44 / 72 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67+ PCGS grade	Gerald Forsythe Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
2	MS67 PCGS grade
2	MS67 PCGS grade	Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2016:101, $11,456 - Todd Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
2	MS67 PCGS grade	Bubba’s Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
2	MS67 PCGS grade

#1 MS67+ PCGS grade

Gerald Forsythe Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#2 MS67 PCGS grade

Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2016:101, $11,456 - Todd Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#2 MS67 PCGS grade

Bubba’s Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#2 MS67 PCGS grade