1939-D 5C Reverse of 1938, FS (Regular Strike)

Series: Jefferson Five Cents 1938-1964

PCGS MS68FS

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PCGS MS68FS

PCGS #:: 84005

Designer:: Felix Schlag

Edge:: Plain

Diameter:: 21.20 millimeters

Weight:: 5.00 grams

Mintage:: 3,514,000

Mint:: Denver

Metal:: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Auction Record:: $13,200 • MS68FS • 05-04-2025 • Heritage Auctions

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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.
All Grades	11,000	R-2.9	11 / 65 TIE	13 / 79 TIE
60 or Better	11,000	R-2.9	11 / 65 TIE	13 / 79 TIE
65 or Better	5,600	R-3.8	16 / 65 TIE	19 / 79 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	11,000
60 or Better	11,000
65 or Better	5,600

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-2.9
60 or Better	R-2.9
65 or Better	R-3.8

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	11 / 65 TIE
60 or Better	11 / 65 TIE
65 or Better	16 / 65 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	13 / 79 TIE
60 or Better	13 / 79 TIE
65 or Better	19 / 79 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67FS PCGS grade	LS Brown Collection
1	MS67FS PCGS grade	High Desert Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
1	MS67FS PCGS grade
4	MS66+FS PCGS grade
4	MS66+FS PCGS grade
6	MS66FS PCGS grade
6	MS66FS PCGS grade
6	MS66FS PCGS grade
6	MS66FS PCGS grade
6	MS66FS PCGS grade

#1 MS67FS PCGS grade

LS Brown Collection

#1 MS67FS PCGS grade

High Desert Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#1 MS67FS PCGS grade

#4 MS66+FS PCGS grade

#6 MS66FS PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

The 1939-D Nickel is a scarce date with Full Steps, no matter which reverse is considered (both the Reverse of 1938 and the Reverse of 1940 are of approximately equal rarity). This is a very popular date because of its low mintage, and demand is high for well-struck, high-grade examples. At the top of the Condition Census for this variety are three PCGS MS67FS's.