1961-D 5C, FS MS64FS Certification #38033814, PCGS #84070

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Expert Comments

Jaime Hernandez

The 1961-D Jefferson Nickel is one of the toughest if not the toughest coin in the series to find with the Full Steps designation. As of 2011 PCGS has only graded three examples in all grades combined with the Full Steps designation. The reverse for this date and mint mark tends to be very weakly struck from worn dies. And as a result, the reverse of the coin lacks the Full Steps details.

PCGS #

84070

Designer

Felix Schlag

Edge

Plain

Diameter

21.20 millimeters

Weight

5.00 grams

Mintage

229342760

Metal

75% Copper, 25% Nickel

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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	1500	R-4.8	2 / 65	3 / 79
All Grades	1500	R-4.8	2 / 65	3 / 79
60 or Better	400	R-6.2	2 / 65 TIE	3 / 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	1500
All Grades	1500
60 or Better	400

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-4.8
All Grades	R-4.8
60 or Better	R-6.2

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	2 / 65
All Grades	2 / 65
60 or Better	2 / 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	3 / 79
All Grades	3 / 79
60 or Better	3 / 79 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS65FS PCGS grade	High Desert Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
2	MS64FS PCGS grade
2	MS64FS PCGS grade

#1 MS65FS PCGS grade

High Desert Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#2 MS64FS PCGS grade