1913 5C Type 2 PR68 Certification #39792808, PCGS #3990

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Owner's Comments

I never thought that I would own a proof 68 Buffalo nickel, the prices were just too intimidating. So here we are and I was able to purchase this stunning coin in June 2026. The colors really do look as good in hand as they do in the TrueView. I’m including part of the Legend Auction description when this coin sold in August 2020. Monumental quality for this early Proof Buffalo. Only 1,514 pieces were struck and this stellar example is tied with the ABSOLUE FINEST examples known today. Beautifully toned and totally worthy of its lofty designation. The eye appeal is exceptional and it is a perfect combination of nickel blue at the centers and framed in varying shades of gold, yellow and crimson on both sides! The strike is bold throughout, as expected for a Proof.

PCGS #

3990

Designer

James Earle Fraser

Edge

Plain

Diameter

21.20 millimeters

Weight

5.00 grams

Mintage

1514

Metal

75% Copper, 25% Nickel

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461

Region

The United States of America

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Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More

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.
65 or Better	950	R-5.1	3 / 7	4 / 8
All Grades	875	R-5.2	3 / 7	4 / 8
60 or Better	550	R-5.9	2 / 7	2 / 8 TIE

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.
65 or Better	950
All Grades	875
60 or Better	550

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.
65 or Better	R-5.1
All Grades	R-5.2
60 or Better	R-5.9

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.
65 or Better	3 / 7
All Grades	3 / 7
60 or Better	2 / 7

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.
65 or Better	4 / 8
All Grades	4 / 8
60 or Better	2 / 8 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Thumbnail	Pedigree and History
1	PR68 PCGS grade
1	PR68 PCGS grade
1	PR68 PCGS grade
1	PR68 PCGS grade
1	PR68 PCGS grade

#1 PR68 PCGS grade