1936-S 5C (Regular Strike)

Series: Buffalo Five Cents 1913-1938

PCGS MS67+

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PCGS MS67+

PCGS #:: 3979

Designer:: James Earle Fraser

Edge:: Plain

Diameter:: 21.20 millimeters

Weight:: 5.00 grams

Mintage:: 14,930,000

Mint:: San Francisco

Metal:: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Auction Record:: $6,169 • MS67+ • 12-15-2016 • Legend Rare Coin Auctions

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Major Varieties

1936-S 5C

Die Varieties

1936-S/S 5C RPM FS-501

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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	22,000	R-2.7	64 / 69 TIE	65 / 72 TIE
60 or Better	6,000	R-3.8	60 / 69 TIE	62 / 72 TIE
65 or Better	4,000	R-4.2	60 / 69 TIE	62 / 72 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	22,000
60 or Better	6,000
65 or Better	4,000

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-2.7
60 or Better	R-3.8
65 or Better	R-4.2

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	64 / 69 TIE
60 or Better	60 / 69 TIE
65 or Better	60 / 69 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	65 / 72 TIE
60 or Better	62 / 72 TIE
65 or Better	62 / 72 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67+ PCGS grade	Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2016:114, $6,168.75
1	MS67+ PCGS grade	Gately Collection
1	MS67+ PCGS grade	Heritage 1/2016:4850, $2,820
4	MS67 PCGS grade
4	MS67 PCGS grade
4	MS67 PCGS grade
4	MS67 PCGS grade
4	MS67 PCGS grade
4	MS67 PCGS grade
4	MS67 PCGS grade

#1 MS67+ PCGS grade

Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2016:114, $6,168.75

#1 MS67+ PCGS grade

Gately Collection

#1 MS67+ PCGS grade

Heritage 1/2016:4850, $2,820

#4 MS67 PCGS grade

David Hall:

The 1936-S is common in all grades though in mint state and Gem condition it is the scarcest of the 1936 to 1938 non-variety issues. The strike is usually sharp for a San Francisco Mint Buffalo nickel and luster is typically of the grey brilliant type.