1941-S 5C, FS MS66FS Certification #45864311, PCGS #84012

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1941-S Nickel is a common date and it is only slightly scarcer than some other dates with Full Steps. MS67 Full Step 1941-S Nickels are truly rare and, to be worth the biggest premium, the strike should be as bold as possible, with full lines extending their full length.

PCGS #

84012

Designer

Felix Schlag

Edge

Plain

Diameter

21.20 millimeters

Weight

5.00 grams

Mintage

43445000

Metal

75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Pop Higher

Pop Lower

300

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

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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	57500	R-2.4	30 / 65 TIE	36 / 79 TIE
All Grades	57500	R-2.4	30 / 65 TIE	36 / 79 TIE
60 or Better	22000	R-2.7	30 / 65 TIE	35 / 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	57500
All Grades	57500
60 or Better	22000

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-2.4
All Grades	R-2.4
60 or Better	R-2.7

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	30 / 65 TIE
All Grades	30 / 65 TIE
60 or Better	30 / 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	36 / 79 TIE
All Grades	36 / 79 TIE
60 or Better	35 / 79 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Thumbnail	Pedigree and History
1	MS67FS PCGS grade
1	MS67FS PCGS grade
1	MS67FS PCGS grade
1	MS67FS PCGS grade
5	MS66+FS PCGS grade

#1 MS67FS PCGS grade

#5 MS66+FS PCGS grade