1936 5C Brilliant PR66 Certification #27561861, PCGS #3995

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Expert Comments

Jaime Hernandez

The U.S. Mint struck two different 1936 Proof Buffalo Nickels. The first finish is referred to as a Satin Finish and the second is referred to as a Brilliant Finish.

The 1936 Satin Finish Proof Nickel was the first variety produced from the two. It is believed that the Mint might have changed the Satin Finish to a Brilliant Finish since the Satin coins resembled circulation strike coins.

The Satin Finish and the Brilliant Finish seem to have about the same survivability in all grades combined. In high grades of PR67 or higher the 1936 Brilliant Finish Proof Nickel is significantly scarcer than the 1936 Satin Finish.

PCGS #

3995

Designer

James Earle Fraser

Edge

Plain

Diameter

21.20 millimeters

Weight

5.00 grams

Mintage

4420

Metal

75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Pop Higher

270

Pop Lower

534

Region

The United States of America

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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	1950	R-4.6	5 / 7 TIE	6 / 8 TIE
All Grades	1850	R-4.6	6 / 7	7 / 8
60 or Better	1300	R-4.8	6 / 7	7 / 8

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	1950
All Grades	1850
60 or Better	1300

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-4.6
All Grades	R-4.6
60 or Better	R-4.8

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	5 / 7 TIE
All Grades	6 / 7
60 or Better	6 / 7

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	6 / 8 TIE
All Grades	7 / 8
60 or Better	7 / 8

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	PR69 PCGS grade	Gerald Forsythe Collection
2	PR68 PCGS grade	Bob R. Simpson Collection
2	PR68 PCGS grade
2	PR68 PCGS grade	Heritage 3/2007:367, $40,250
2	PR68 PCGS grade	Heritage 1/2016:5291, $11,750

#1 PR69 PCGS grade

Gerald Forsythe Collection

#2 PR68 PCGS grade

Bob R. Simpson Collection

#2 PR68 PCGS grade

Heritage 3/2007:367, $40,250

#2 PR68 PCGS grade

Heritage 1/2016:5291, $11,750