1971 5C, FS MS66FS Certification #38855456, PCGS #84086

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1971 Nickel is one of the first in a long time where Full Step versions become available in larger quantities. They are very affordable up through MS66, then the price rises dramatically as the population drops off a cliff in MS67. The finest examples certified by PCGS include six at the MS67FS level.

PCGS #

84086

Designer

Felix Schlag

Edge

Plain

Diameter

21.20 millimeters

Weight

5.00 grams

Mintage

106884000

Metal

75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Pop Higher

Pop Lower

782

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	53442000	R-1.0	8 / 73 TIE	8 / 73 TIE
All Grades	53442000	R-1.0	8 / 73 TIE	8 / 73 TIE
60 or Better	26721000	R-1.0	8 / 73 TIE	8 / 73 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	53442000
All Grades	53442000
60 or Better	26721000

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-1.0
60 or Better	R-1.0

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	8 / 73 TIE
All Grades	8 / 73 TIE
60 or Better	8 / 73 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	8 / 73 TIE
All Grades	8 / 73 TIE
60 or Better	8 / 73 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67FS PCGS grade	LS Brown Collection
1	MS67FS PCGS grade
1	MS67FS PCGS grade
1	MS67FS PCGS grade
1	MS67FS PCGS grade

#1 MS67FS PCGS grade

LS Brown Collection

#1 MS67FS PCGS grade