1947-S 5C (Regular Strike)

Series: Jefferson Five Cents 1938-1964

PCGS MS67

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PCGS MS67

PCGS MS66+

PCGS #:: 4033

Designer:: Felix Schlag

Edge:: Plain

Diameter:: 21.20 millimeters

Weight:: 5.00 grams

Mintage:: 24,720,000

Mint:: San Francisco

Metal:: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Auction Record:: $588 • MS67 • 01-04-2017 • Heritage Auctions

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1947-S 5C
1947-S 5C, FS

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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	19,775,000	R-1.0	9 / 68 TIE	12 / 82 TIE
60 or Better	232,000	R-1.8	41 / 68 TIE	46 / 82 TIE
65 or Better	165,600	R-1.9	31 / 68 TIE	36 / 82 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	19,775,000
60 or Better	232,000
65 or Better	165,600

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-1.0
60 or Better	R-1.8
65 or Better	R-1.9

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	9 / 68 TIE
60 or Better	41 / 68 TIE
65 or Better	31 / 68 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	12 / 82 TIE
60 or Better	46 / 82 TIE
65 or Better	36 / 82 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Image	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade
2	MS66 PCGS grade
2	MS66 PCGS grade
2	MS66 PCGS grade
2	MS66 PCGS grade
2	MS66 PCGS grade
2	MS66 PCGS grade
2	MS66 PCGS grade
2	MS66 PCGS grade
2	MS66 PCGS grade

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

#2 MS66 PCGS grade

Jaime Hernandez:

The 1947-S Jefferson Nickel is somewhat common in most grades. Over 24 million examples were produced and there are numerous other dates with much lower mintages. At the same time, there are many other dates with higher mintages as well. In MS65 condition or lower it is not difficult to obtain and can be purchased at very reasonable prices. Only in MS66 with Full Steps is it very scarce. In MS67 with Full Steps it is rare and usually only serious collectors can own one.