1937-S 5C MS64 Certification #05260228, PCGS #3983

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Expert Comments

David Hall

The 1937-S is the most common San Francisco Mint Buffalo nickel. It is about as "rare" as the 1937-D. Strike is usually decent for a S Mint Buffalo and luster is usually of the grey brilliant type.

PCGS #

3983

Designer

James Earle Fraser

Edge

Plain

Diameter

21.20 millimeters

Weight

5.00 grams

Mintage

5635000

Metal

75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Pop Higher

7097

Pop Lower

324

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	40000	R-2.6	66 / 69 TIE	68 / 72 TIE
All Grades	12000	R-2.9	66 / 69	68 / 72
60 or Better	9000	R-3.2	65 / 69	68 / 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	40000
All Grades	12000
60 or Better	9000

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-2.6
All Grades	R-2.9
60 or Better	R-3.2

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	66 / 69 TIE
All Grades	66 / 69
60 or Better	65 / 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	68 / 72 TIE
All Grades	68 / 72
60 or Better	68 / 72

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS68 PCGS grade	“JDG Trust” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
1	MS68 PCGS grade
3	MS67+ PCGS grade
3	MS67+ PCGS grade
3	MS67+ PCGS grade

#1 MS68 PCGS grade

“JDG Trust” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#1 MS68 PCGS grade

#3 MS67+ PCGS grade