1937 5C PR66 Certification #35699911, PCGS #3996

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Owner's Comments

Absolute gorgeous coin with a classic design. It doesn't get much better than a proof buffalo nickel. Mr. Fraser exceeded expectations on this coins design.

PCGS #

3996

Designer

James Earle Fraser

Edge

Plain

Diameter

21.20 millimeters

Weight

5.00 grams

Mintage

5769

Metal

75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Pop Higher

764

Pop Lower

1279

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	5000	R-4.0	7 / 7	8 / 8
All Grades	4866	R-4.0	7 / 7	8 / 8
60 or Better	3666	R-4.2	7 / 7	8 / 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	5000
All Grades	4866
60 or Better	3666

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-4.0
All Grades	R-4.0
60 or Better	R-4.2

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

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	PR69 PCGS grade	Gerald R. Forsythe Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
1	PR69 PCGS grade
3	PR68+ PCGS grade
3	PR68+ PCGS grade
4	PR68 PCGS grade	Heritage 1/2013:3532, $24,675 - Heritage 6/2013:4404, $15,275

#1 PR69 PCGS grade

Gerald R. Forsythe Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#1 PR69 PCGS grade

#3 PR68+ PCGS grade

#4 PR68 PCGS grade

Heritage 1/2013:3532, $24,675 - Heritage 6/2013:4404, $15,275