1921 5C (Regular Strike)

Series: Buffalo Five Cents 1913-1938

PCGS MS67+

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PCGS MS67+

PCGS #:: 3947

Designer:: James Earle Fraser

Edge:: Plain

Diameter:: 21.20 millimeters

Weight:: 5.00 grams

Mintage:: 10,663,000

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Auction Record:: $30,800 • MS65 • 08-11-1990 • David Akers

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Major Varieties

1921 5C

Die Varieties

1921 5C 2 Feathers FS-401 (016.633)

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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	7,500	R-3.5	26 / 69 TIE	26 / 72 TIE
60 or Better	1,500	R-4.8	23 / 69 TIE	23 / 72 TIE
65 or Better	700	R-5.6	37 / 69 TIE	37 / 72 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	7,500
60 or Better	1,500
65 or Better	700

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-3.5
60 or Better	R-4.8
65 or Better	R-5.6

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	26 / 69 TIE
60 or Better	23 / 69 TIE
65 or Better	37 / 69 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	26 / 72 TIE
60 or Better	23 / 72 TIE
65 or Better	37 / 72 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Image	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade
1	MS67 PCGS grade
1	MS67 PCGS grade
1	MS67 PCGS grade
1	MS67 PCGS grade
1	MS67 PCGS grade
1	MS67 PCGS grade
1	MS67 PCGS grade
1	MS67 PCGS grade
1	MS67 PCGS grade

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

David Hall:

The 1921 is scarce in circulated grades and very scarce in Gem uncirculated condition. In Gem MS65 or better condition, the 1921 is not quite as rare as the 1920, but it is rarer than all the Philadelphia Mint Buffalos that follow except for the 1924. The 1920 is usually well struck and luster tends toward the frosty look, as opposed to the satiny look of many earlier issues in this series.