1937 5C MS66 Certification #71473612, PCGS #3980

CoinFacts Details

Owner's Comments

Benson Collection

Expert Comments

David Hall

The 1937 is the most common Buffalo nickel in circulated grades and the second most common in mint state and Gem condition (after the 1938-D). The strike is typically sharp and the luster is typically frosty.

PCGS #

3980

Designer

James Earle Fraser

Edge

Plain

Diameter

21.20 millimeters

Weight

5.00 grams

Mintage

79480000

Metal

75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Pop Higher

1001

Pop Lower

9085

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	50000	R-2.5	68 / 69	70 / 72
All Grades	20000	R-2.8	67 / 69	69 / 72 TIE
60 or Better	16000	R-2.8	66 / 69	69 / 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	50000
All Grades	20000
60 or Better	16000

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-2.5
All Grades	R-2.8
60 or Better	R-2.8

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	68 / 69
All Grades	67 / 69
60 or Better	66 / 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	70 / 72
All Grades	69 / 72 TIE
60 or Better	69 / 72

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS68+ PCGS grade
2	MS68 PCGS grade	High Desert Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
2	MS68 PCGS grade
2	MS68 PCGS grade
2	MS68 PCGS grade

#1 MS68+ PCGS grade

#2 MS68 PCGS grade

High Desert Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#2 MS68 PCGS grade