1930-S 5C MS65 Certification #08418658, PCGS #3970

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Owner's Comments

The 1930-S Is tougher to find than later S-Mint Buffaloes. Experts believe about 1000 exist in MS65 or better. Presently less than a dozen combined specimens in MS67 or better have been graded by PCGS and NGC.

Expert Comments

David Hall

The 1930-S is an interesting issue. It is fairly common in circulated grades, but it is definitely scarce in mint state. It is way rarer in mint state and Gem condition than the San Francisco Mint issues that follow, including the ultra low mintage 1931-S. The 1930-S is usually decently struck by S-Mint Buffalo nickel standards. Luster is usually very frosty and iridescent.

PCGS #

3970

Designer

James Earle Fraser

Edge

Plain

Diameter

21.20 millimeters

Weight

5.00 grams

Mintage

5435000

Metal

75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Pop Higher

357

Pop Lower

1214

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

PCGS Population

Auctions - PCGS Graded

Auctions - NGC Graded

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	8000	R-3.4	28 / 69 TIE	28 / 72 TIE
All Grades	2200	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	8000
All Grades	2200
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-3.4
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	28 / 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	28 / 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 (PCGS Set Registry) - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2016:105, $19,387.50
1	MS67+ PCGS grade	Heritage 8/2017:3914, $30,550
3	MS67 PCGS grade
3	MS67 PCGS grade
3	MS67 PCGS grade

#1 MS67+ PCGS grade

“Angel Dee’s Toned Set” Collection (PCGS Set Registry) - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2016:105, $19,387.50

#1 MS67+ PCGS grade

Heritage 8/2017:3914, $30,550

#3 MS67 PCGS grade