1915 5C PR66 Certification #04089495, PCGS #3992

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Owner's Comments

CAC 0783 OGH. “A fantastic, exotic-looking über-gem proof presented as part of a fresh deal at a recent local show where we jumped all over it in two seconds flat. Hey, you gotta be quick. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC.”

Expert Comments

Jaime Hernandez

The 1915 Proof Buffalo Nickel has the second lowest mintage in the series. Most examples that exist appear to be in PR65 to PR66 condition. Examples grading PR67 are considered scarce. Anything grading PR68 or higher is rare and probably a handful or two, at most, exist in this condition.

PCGS #

3992

Designer

James Earle Fraser

Edge

Plain

Diameter

21.20 millimeters

Weight

5.00 grams

Mintage

1050

Metal

75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Pop Higher

116

Pop Lower

245

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

PCGS Population

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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	875	R-5.2	2 / 7	2 / 8 TIE
All Grades	825	R-5.3	2 / 7	2 / 8 TIE
60 or Better	625	R-5.7	3 / 7	4 / 8

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	875
All Grades	825
60 or Better	625

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-5.2
All Grades	R-5.3
60 or Better	R-5.7

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	2 / 7
All Grades	2 / 7
60 or Better	3 / 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	2 / 8 TIE
All Grades	2 / 8 TIE
60 or Better	4 / 8

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	PR68+ PCGS grade	Bob R. Simpson Collection
1	PR68+ PCGS grade	Aj5831 Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
3	PR68 PCGS grade	Heritage 6/2019:3056, $16,800 - D.L. Hansen Collection
3	PR68 PCGS grade	Gerald R Forsythe Collection
3	PR68 PCGS grade	Heritage 4/2016:4563, $25,850 - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 9/2016:213, $34,075 (cert-matched) - Donald A. Kutz Collection

#1 PR68+ PCGS grade

Bob R. Simpson Collection

#1 PR68+ PCGS grade

Aj5831 Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#3 PR68 PCGS grade

Heritage 6/2019:3056, $16,800 - D.L. Hansen Collection

#3 PR68 PCGS grade

Gerald R Forsythe Collection

#3 PR68 PCGS grade

Heritage 4/2016:4563, $25,850 - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 9/2016:213, $34,075 (cert-matched) - Donald A. Kutz Collection