1943-P 5C Doubled Die Obverse, FS (Regular Strike)

Series: Jefferson Five Cents 1938-1964

PCGS MS67FS

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OBVERSE DETAIL

PCGS MS66+FS

PCGS #:: 84174

Designer:: Felix Schlag

Edge:: Plain

Diameter:: 21.20 millimeters

Weight:: 5.00 grams

Mintage:: 271,165,000

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 56% Copper, 35% Silver, 9% Manganese

Auction Record:: $11,500 • MS67 • 04-01-2009 • Heritage 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	5,600	R-3.8	2 / 14	6 / 79 TIE
60 or Better	5,600	R-3.8	2 / 14	6 / 79 TIE
65 or Better	1,300	R-4.8	2 / 14	7 / 79 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	5,600
60 or Better	5,600
65 or Better	1,300

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-3.8
60 or Better	R-3.8
65 or Better	R-4.8

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	2 / 14
60 or Better	2 / 14
65 or Better	2 / 14

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	6 / 79 TIE
60 or Better	6 / 79 TIE
65 or Better	7 / 79 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Image	Pedigree and History
1	MS67FS PCGS grade
1	MS67FS PCGS grade
3	MS66FS PCGS grade
3	MS66FS PCGS grade
3	MS66FS PCGS grade
3	MS66FS PCGS grade
3	MS66FS PCGS grade
3	MS66FS PCGS grade
3	MS66FS PCGS grade
3	MS66FS PCGS grade

#1 MS67FS PCGS grade

#3 MS66FS PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

The 1943-P Double Die Obverse "Nickel" is one of the most popular varieties of the Jefferson series. Though it is scarce as a variety, high grade examples seem to be the norm. As of April 2011, PCGS has certified 183 examples, mostly in the MS-65 and MS-66 grades. Of the 183 examples, 29 have full steps. The finest examples graded by PCGS are two MS-67FS's.

This variety is not an arms-length one, so it remains possible to cherry-pick one by examining all 1943-P Nickels. The doubling is most evident on the date and LIBERTY. Jefferson's eye shows clear doubling in the form of extra lines that jut out from in front of the eye.