1926-D 5C (Regular Strike)

Series: Buffalo Five Cents 1913-1938

PCGS MS67

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PCGS MS67

PCGS #:: 3958

Designer:: James Earle Fraser

Edge:: Plain

Diameter:: 21.20 millimeters

Weight:: 5.00 grams

Mintage:: 5,638,000

Mint:: Denver

Metal:: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Auction Record:: $70,500 • MS67 • 10-08-2020 • Legend Rare Coin Auctions

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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	8,000	R-3.4	28 / 69 TIE	28 / 72 TIE
60 or Better	N/A		1 / 69	1 / 72
65 or Better	200	R-7.0	21 / 69 TIE	21 / 72 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	8,000
60 or Better	N/A
65 or Better	200

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-3.4
60 or Better
65 or Better	R-7.0

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	28 / 69 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 69
65 or Better	21 / 69 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	28 / 72 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 72
65 or Better	21 / 72 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade	Gerald R Forsythe Collection
2	MS66+ PCGS grade
2	MS66+ PCGS grade
2	MS66+ PCGS grade
5	MS66 PCGS grade	Heritage 8/2011:7058, $12,650
5	MS66 PCGS grade
5	MS66 PCGS grade
5	MS66 PCGS grade
5	MS66 PCGS grade
5	MS66 PCGS grade

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

Gerald R Forsythe Collection

#2 MS66+ PCGS grade

#5 MS66 PCGS grade

Heritage 8/2011:7058, $12,650

#5 MS66 PCGS grade

David Hall:

The 1926-D is rare in both circulated grades and mint state. It is very rare in Gem condition, about as rare as the 1924-D, though not as rare as the 1920-D, 1925-D, and 1927-D. After 1927, the Denver Mint issues become much more available. The 1926-D can be fairly well struck, but there are also some mint state specimens that show weakness of the horn and tail detail. Luster is the satiny/semi-frosty type.