1937-D 5C (Regular Strike)

Series: Buffalo Five Cents 1913-1938

PCGS MS68

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PCGS MS68

PCGS #:: 3981

Designer:: James Earle Fraser

Edge:: Plain

Diameter:: 21.20 millimeters

Weight:: 5.00 grams

Mintage:: 17,826,000

Mint:: Denver

Metal:: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Auction Record:: $35,250 • MS68 • 03-06-2015 • Stack's Bowers

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1937-D 5C
1937-D 5C 3 Legs

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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	35,000	R-2.6	66 / 69 TIE	68 / 72 TIE
60 or Better	10,000	R-3.0	65 / 69	67 / 72
65 or Better	8,000	R-3.4	64 / 69	66 / 72 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	35,000
60 or Better	10,000
65 or Better	8,000

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-2.6
60 or Better	R-3.0
65 or Better	R-3.4

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	66 / 69 TIE
60 or Better	65 / 69
65 or Better	64 / 69

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	68 / 72 TIE
60 or Better	67 / 72
65 or Better	66 / 72 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS68 PCGS grade	Gerald Forsythe Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
1	MS68 PCGS grade	Stack's/Bowers 3/2015:96, $35,250 - JDG Trust Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
1	MS68 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
4	MS67+ PCGS grade

#1 MS68 PCGS grade

Gerald Forsythe Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#1 MS68 PCGS grade

Stack's/Bowers 3/2015:96, $35,250 - JDG Trust Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#1 MS68 PCGS grade

#4 MS67+ PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

Yes, the 1937-D Nickel is a very common coin in most grades, but let's talk about condition rarity. Thousands of examples of this date have been certified in MS64, MS65, and MS66 condition, but in MS67, the population drops off dramatically. MS68 is where this date shines (literally). In March of 2015, one of the two PCGS MS68 examples sold for an amazing $35,250, setting a new, remarkably high record for the date, and pretty much for any late-date Buffalo Nickel.

David Hall:

The 1937-D is a common Buffalo nickel in all grades. Only the 1937 and 1938-D are easier to find in mint state and Gem condition. Strike is usually very sharp and luster is typically quite frosty.