1920 5C

1920-S 5C

1920-D 5C (Regular Strike)

Series: Buffalo Five Cents 1913-1938

PCGS MS66

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PCGS MS66

PCGS #:: 3945

Designer:: James Earle Fraser

Edge:: Plain

Diameter:: 21.20 millimeters

Weight:: 5.00 grams

Mintage:: 9,418,000

Mint:: Denver

Metal:: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Auction Record:: $138,000 • MS67 • 11-01-2008 • Bowers & Merena

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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	4,500	R-4.1	5 / 69 TIE	5 / 72 TIE
60 or Better	800	R-5.4	10 / 69 TIE	10 / 72 TIE
65 or Better	80	R-8.2	12 / 69	12 / 72

Survival Estimate
All Grades	4,500
60 or Better	800
65 or Better	80

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-4.1
60 or Better	R-5.4
65 or Better	R-8.2

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	5 / 69 TIE
60 or Better	10 / 69 TIE
65 or Better	12 / 69

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	5 / 72 TIE
60 or Better	10 / 72 TIE
65 or Better	12 / 72

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66 PCGS grade	Ray Levoi Collection - Heritage 4/2014:3336, $20,563 - Cuyuna Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
1	MS66 PCGS grade	Gerald R Forsythe Collection
1	MS66 PCGS grade	Heritage 3/2007:278, $97,750
1	MS66 PCGS grade	Heritage 4/2019:3692, $50,400
1	MS66 PCGS grade	Heritage 9/2009:329, $74,750 - JDG Trust Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
1	MS66 estimated grade	Yankee Collection of Buffalo Nickels - Bowers & Merena 11/2008:1704, $138,000
7	MS65+ PCGS grade	Heritage 4/2011:5054, $8,050
7	MS65+ PCGS grade
7	MS65+ PCGS grade
7	MS65+ PCGS grade

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

Ray Levoi Collection - Heritage 4/2014:3336, $20,563 - Cuyuna Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

Gerald R Forsythe Collection

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

Heritage 3/2007:278, $97,750

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

Heritage 4/2019:3692, $50,400

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

Heritage 9/2009:329, $74,750 - JDG Trust Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#1 MS66 estimated grade

Yankee Collection of Buffalo Nickels - Bowers & Merena 11/2008:1704, $138,000

#7 MS65+ PCGS grade

Heritage 4/2011:5054, $8,050

#7 MS65+ PCGS grade

David Hall:

The 1920-D is scarce in circulated grades, rare in mint state, and very rare in Gem condition. In Gem condition, it is a somewhat overlooked rarity but it is, in fact, rarer than all the 1913 to 1918 Denver mint issues and slightly rarer than the more highly regarded 1919. it is rarer than all the 1924 to 1938 D Mints, save the 1927-D which is about equal rarity. This is a very difficult date to locate in Gem condition and a near impossible date to locate in Superb Gem MS66 condition. Strike on this issue ranges from fairly sharp to somewhat weak...check the Buffalo's horn. Luster is usually of the iridescent satiny type.