1961-D 5C, FS (Regular Strike)

Series: Jefferson Five Cents 1938-1964

PCGS MS65FS

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PCGS MS64+FS

PCGS MS64FS

PCGS #:: 84070

Designer:: Felix Schlag

Edge:: Plain

Diameter:: 21.20 millimeters

Weight:: 5.00 grams

Mintage:: 229,342,760

Mint:: Denver

Metal:: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Auction Record:: $23,000 • MS65 • 08-14-2004 • Bowers & Merena

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1961-D 5C
1961-D 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	1,500	R-4.8	2 / 65	3 / 79
60 or Better	1,500	R-4.8	2 / 65	3 / 79
65 or Better	400	R-6.2	2 / 65 TIE	3 / 79 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	1,500
60 or Better	1,500
65 or Better	400

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-4.8
60 or Better	R-4.8
65 or Better	R-6.2

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	2 / 65
60 or Better	2 / 65
65 or Better	2 / 65 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	3 / 79
60 or Better	3 / 79
65 or Better	3 / 79 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS65FS PCGS grade	High Desert Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
2	MS64FS PCGS grade
2	MS64FS PCGS grade

#1 MS65FS PCGS grade

High Desert Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#2 MS64FS PCGS grade

Jaime Hernandez:

The 1961-D Jefferson Nickel is one of the toughest if not the toughest coin in the series to find with the Full Steps designation. As of 2011 PCGS has only graded three examples in all grades combined with the Full Steps designation. The reverse for this date and mint mark tends to be very weakly struck from worn dies. And as a result, the reverse of the coin lacks the Full Steps details.