1947-S 5C MS64 Certification #21732837, PCGS #4033

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Expert Comments

Jaime Hernandez

The 1947-S Jefferson Nickel is somewhat common in most grades. Over 24 million examples were produced and there are numerous other dates with much lower mintages. At the same time, there are many other dates with higher mintages as well. In MS65 condition or lower it is not difficult to obtain and can be purchased at very reasonable prices. Only in MS66 with Full Steps is it very scarce. In MS67 with Full Steps it is rare and usually only serious collectors can own one.

PCGS #

4033

Designer

Felix Schlag

Edge

Plain

Diameter

21.20 millimeters

Weight

5.00 grams

Mintage

24720000

Metal

75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Pop Higher

965

Pop Lower

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	19775000	R-1.0	9 / 68 TIE	12 / 82 TIE
All Grades	232000	R-1.8	41 / 68 TIE	46 / 82 TIE
60 or Better	165600	R-1.9	31 / 68 TIE	36 / 82 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	19775000
All Grades	232000
60 or Better	165600

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-1.0
All Grades	R-1.8
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	9 / 68 TIE
All Grades	41 / 68 TIE
60 or Better	31 / 68 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	12 / 82 TIE
All Grades	46 / 82 TIE
60 or Better	36 / 82 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Thumbnail	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade
2	MS66 PCGS grade
2	MS66 PCGS grade
2	MS66 PCGS grade
2	MS66 PCGS grade

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

#2 MS66 PCGS grade