1914/(3) 5C (Regular Strike)

Series: Buffalo Five Cents 1913-1938

PCGS MS66

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CLOSEUP OF OVERDATE

PCGS MS66

PCGS #:: 93924

Designer:: James Earle Fraser

Edge:: Plain

Diameter:: 21.20 millimeters

Weight:: 5.00 grams

Mintage:: 20,664,463

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Auction Record:: $63,250 • MS65 • 06-01-2002 • Heritage Auctions

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Major Varieties

1914 5C
1914/(3) 5C

Die Varieties

1914/(3) 5C Overdate FS-101

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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	300	R-6.4	1 / 69 TIE	1 / 72 TIE
60 or Better	60	R-8.4	4 / 69	4 / 72
65 or Better	10	R-9.5	3 / 69	3 / 72

Survival Estimate
All Grades	300
60 or Better	60
65 or Better	10

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-6.4
60 or Better	R-8.4
65 or Better	R-9.5

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	1 / 69 TIE
60 or Better	4 / 69
65 or Better	3 / 69

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	1 / 72 TIE
60 or Better	4 / 72
65 or Better	3 / 72

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66 PCGS grade
1	MS66 PCGS grade
3	MS65 PCGS grade
3	MS65 PCGS grade
5	MS64+ PCGS grade	Heritage 8/2011:7052, $12,650
6	MS64 PCGS grade
6	MS64 PCGS grade
6	MS64 PCGS grade
6	MS64 PCGS grade
6	MS64 PCGS grade

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

#3 MS65 PCGS grade

#5 MS64+ PCGS grade

Heritage 8/2011:7052, $12,650

#6 MS64 PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

Experts speculate that the 1914/3 Nickel was caused when a 1913 dated master die was repunched with a 1914 dated hub. This theory is supported by the fact that there are several different overdate dies, plus overdates reported for both the 1914-D and 1914-S Nickels. The strongest 1914/3 die from the Philadelphia mint is known as FS-101 (old FS-014.87). The closeup illustrated above is from a different die and shows doubling on all digits of the date, plus a fairly strong top of the 3. Value for this variety depends on the strength (visibility of the doubling). Thus, the FS-101 commands the highest premium. Other, less visible overdates command smaller premiums.