1939-D 5C Reverse of 1938, FS MS67+ FS Certification #40193927, PCGS #84005

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1939-D Nickel is a scarce date with Full Steps, no matter which reverse is considered (both the Reverse of 1938 and the Reverse of 1940 are of approximately equal rarity). This is a very popular date because of its low mintage, and demand is high for well-struck, high-grade examples. At the top of the Condition Census for this variety are three PCGS MS67FS's.

PCGS #

84005

Designer

Felix Schlag

Edge

Plain

Diameter

21.20 millimeters

Weight

5.00 grams

Mintage

3514000

Metal

75% Copper, 25% Nickel

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123

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	11000	R-2.9	11 / 65 TIE	13 / 79 TIE
All Grades	11000	R-2.9	11 / 65 TIE	13 / 79 TIE
60 or Better	5600	R-3.8	16 / 65 TIE	19 / 79 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	11000
All Grades	11000
60 or Better	5600

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-2.9
All Grades	R-2.9
60 or Better	R-3.8

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	11 / 65 TIE
All Grades	11 / 65 TIE
60 or Better	16 / 65 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	13 / 79 TIE
All Grades	13 / 79 TIE
60 or Better	19 / 79 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67FS PCGS grade	LS Brown Collection
1	MS67FS PCGS grade	High Desert Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
1	MS67FS PCGS grade
4	MS66+FS PCGS grade
4	MS66+FS PCGS grade

#1 MS67FS PCGS grade

LS Brown Collection

#1 MS67FS PCGS grade

High Desert Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#1 MS67FS PCGS grade

#4 MS66+FS PCGS grade