1936 5C Brilliant (Proof)

Series: Buffalo Five Cents 1913-1937

PCGS PR69

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PCGS PR69

PCGS PR68+

PCGS #:: 3995

Designer:: James Earle Fraser

Edge:: Plain

Diameter:: 21.20 millimeters

Weight:: 5.00 grams

Mintage:: 4,420

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Auction Record:: $40,250 • PR68 • 03-01-2007 • Heritage Auctions

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Major Varieties

1936 5C Satin
1936 5C Brilliant

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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	1,950	R-4.6	5 / 7 TIE	6 / 8 TIE
60 or Better	1,850	R-4.6	6 / 7	7 / 8
65 or Better	1,300	R-4.8	6 / 7	7 / 8

Survival Estimate
All Grades	1,950
60 or Better	1,850
65 or Better	1,300

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-4.6
60 or Better	R-4.6
65 or Better	R-4.8

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	5 / 7 TIE
60 or Better	6 / 7
65 or Better	6 / 7

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	6 / 8 TIE
60 or Better	7 / 8
65 or Better	7 / 8

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	PR69 PCGS grade	Gerald Forsythe Collection
2	PR68 PCGS grade	Bob R. Simpson Collection
2	PR68 PCGS grade
2	PR68 PCGS grade	Heritage 3/2007:367, $40,250
2	PR68 PCGS grade	Heritage 1/2016:5291, $11,750
2	PR68 PCGS grade
2	PR68 PCGS grade
2	PR68 PCGS grade
9	PR67+ PCGS grade
9	PR67+ PCGS grade

#1 PR69 PCGS grade

Gerald Forsythe Collection

#2 PR68 PCGS grade

Bob R. Simpson Collection

#2 PR68 PCGS grade

Heritage 3/2007:367, $40,250

#2 PR68 PCGS grade

Heritage 1/2016:5291, $11,750

#2 PR68 PCGS grade

#9 PR67+ PCGS grade

Jaime Hernandez:

The U.S. Mint struck two different 1936 Proof Buffalo Nickels. The first finish is referred to as a Satin Finish and the second is referred to as a Brilliant Finish.

The 1936 Satin Finish Proof Nickel was the first variety produced from the two. It is believed that the Mint might have changed the Satin Finish to a Brilliant Finish since the Satin coins resembled circulation strike coins.

The Satin Finish and the Brilliant Finish seem to have about the same survivability in all grades combined. In high grades of PR67 or higher the 1936 Brilliant Finish Proof Nickel is significantly scarcer than the 1936 Satin Finish.