1979-D 5C, FS (Regular Strike)

Series: Jefferson Five Cents 1965 to Date

PCGS MS67+FS

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PCGS MS67FS

PCGS MS66+FS

PCGS #:: 84103

Designer:: Felix Schlag

Edge:: Plain

Diameter:: 21.20 millimeters

Weight:: 5.00 grams

Mintage:: 325,867,672

Mint:: Denver

Metal:: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Auction Record:: $4,500 • MS67FS • 11-10-2022 • eBay

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1979-D 5C
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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	130,347,068	R-1.0	8 / 73 TIE	8 / 73 TIE
60 or Better	130,347,068	R-1.0	8 / 73 TIE	8 / 73 TIE
65 or Better	52,138,827	R-1.0	8 / 73 TIE	8 / 73 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	130,347,068
60 or Better	130,347,068
65 or Better	52,138,827

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

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	8 / 73 TIE
60 or Better	8 / 73 TIE
65 or Better	8 / 73 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	8 / 73 TIE
60 or Better	8 / 73 TIE
65 or Better	8 / 73 TIE

Jaime Hernandez:

The 1979-D Jefferson Nickel is a scarce issue in MS66 condition. With the Full Steps designation it is even more difficult in MS66 condition. In Gem condition it is even scarcer than some Nickels from the 1930's. There are less than 100 known 1979-D Jefferson Nickels that grade MS66 with Full Steps. There are none known in MS67 condition or higher, making it one of the scarcest issues for the modern Jefferson Nickel series.