1946-S 5C, FS MS66FS Certification #32911063, PCGS #84030

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

With over 13 million made, the 1946-S Nickel is a very common coin. However, fully struck examples with full steps on the reverse are a different story. Those coins represent a small portion of the overall population and they are very popular with collectors. Currently, the 1946-S Nickel with Full Steps is slightly more common then the 1946 Philadelphia issue but much less common than the 1946-D. Fortunately, many of the certified examples are in high grade and are reasonably affordable. The best example certified by PCGS is a single MS67FS.

PCGS #

84030

Designer

Felix Schlag

Edge

Plain

Diameter

21.20 millimeters

Weight

5.00 grams

Mintage

13560000

Metal

75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Pop Higher

Pop Lower

219

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	100000	R-2.0	44 / 65 TIE	53 / 79 TIE
All Grades	100000	R-2.0	44 / 65 TIE	53 / 79 TIE
60 or Better	55000	R-2.4	48 / 65 TIE	58 / 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	100000
All Grades	100000
60 or Better	55000

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-2.0
All Grades	R-2.0
60 or Better	R-2.4

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	44 / 65 TIE
All Grades	44 / 65 TIE
60 or Better	48 / 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	53 / 79 TIE
All Grades	53 / 79 TIE
60 or Better	58 / 79 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Thumbnail	Pedigree and History
1	MS67FS PCGS grade
2	MS66FS PCGS grade
2	MS66FS PCGS grade
2	MS66FS PCGS grade
2	MS66FS PCGS grade

#1 MS67FS PCGS grade

#2 MS66FS PCGS grade