1943-D 5C, FS MS67FS Certification #08559390, PCGS #84020

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Owner's Comments

1943-D 5C MS67 Full Steps. Mintage: 15,294,000. The 1943-D has the lowest mintage of any of the wartime alloy issues, yet it is one of the more commonly encountered wartime silver nickels. Boldly defined, this brilliant War nickel features a thin layer of champagne patina over lustrous surfaces. Fully detailed in all areas, as is usually seen on these wartime silver issues, the essentially perfect steps of Monticello are magnificently struck. The shimmering silvery surfaces have a light, golden patina on each side and are awash in bright, swirling mint luster. Pinpoint striking definition enhances the already stellar eye appeal. Possessing superb mint luster with just the faintest hint of light toning visible, this nearly flawless Superb Gem was obviously well cared for and expertly preserved since the day of issue.

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1943-D Jefferson Nickel is the most common of all the War-time "Silver" issues. Thus, collectors have thousands of high-grade Mint State examples from which to choose, including hundreds in MS-67. The quality of the 1943-D Nickels is excellent. In fact, this is one of the rare instances where the Full Step population exceeds that of the non-Full Steps. The finest examples certified by PCGS (as of February 2012) include 137 MS-67 non-Full Steps and 2 MS-68 Full Steps.

PCGS #

84020

Designer

Felix Schlag

Edge

Plain

Diameter

21.20 millimeters

Weight

5.00 grams

Mintage

15294000

Metal

56% Copper, 35% Silver, 9% Manganese

Pop Higher

139

Pop Lower

7126

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	375000	R-1.7	13 / 14	74 / 79 TIE
All Grades	375000	R-1.7	13 / 14	74 / 79 TIE
60 or Better	180000	R-1.9	13 / 14	70 / 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	375000
All Grades	375000
60 or Better	180000

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-1.7
All Grades	R-1.7
60 or Better	R-1.9

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	13 / 14
All Grades	13 / 14
60 or Better	13 / 14

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	74 / 79 TIE
All Grades	74 / 79 TIE
60 or Better	70 / 79 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS68FS PCGS grade	High Desert Collection (PCGS Set5 Registry)
1	MS68FS PCGS grade
1	MS68FS PCGS grade
4	MS67+FS PCGS grade
4	MS67+FS PCGS grade

#1 MS68FS PCGS grade

High Desert Collection (PCGS Set5 Registry)

#1 MS68FS PCGS grade

#4 MS67+FS PCGS grade