1920-D 5C VF25 Certification #45234300, PCGS #3945

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Expert Comments

David Hall

The 1920-D is scarce in circulated grades, rare in mint state, and very rare in Gem condition. In Gem condition, it is a somewhat overlooked rarity but it is, in fact, rarer than all the 1913 to 1918 Denver mint issues and slightly rarer than the more highly regarded 1919. it is rarer than all the 1924 to 1938 D Mints, save the 1927-D which is about equal rarity. This is a very difficult date to locate in Gem condition and a near impossible date to locate in Superb Gem MS66 condition. Strike on this issue ranges from fairly sharp to somewhat weak...check the Buffalo's horn. Luster is usually of the iridescent satiny type.

PCGS #

3945

Designer

James Earle Fraser

Edge

Plain

Diameter

21.20 millimeters

Weight

5.00 grams

Mintage

9418000

Metal

75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Pop Higher

1136

Pop Lower

165

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

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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	4500	R-4.1	5 / 69 TIE	5 / 72 TIE
All Grades	800	R-5.4	10 / 69 TIE	10 / 72 TIE
60 or Better	80	R-8.2	12 / 69	12 / 72

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	4500
All Grades	800
60 or Better	80

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-4.1
All Grades	R-5.4
60 or Better	R-8.2

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	5 / 69 TIE
All Grades	10 / 69 TIE
60 or Better	12 / 69

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	5 / 72 TIE
All Grades	10 / 72 TIE
60 or Better	12 / 72

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66 PCGS grade	Ray Levoi Collection - Heritage 4/2014:3336, $20,563 - Cuyuna Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
1	MS66 PCGS grade	Gerald R Forsythe Collection
1	MS66 PCGS grade	Heritage 3/2007:278, $97,750
1	MS66 PCGS grade	Heritage 4/2019:3692, $50,400
1	MS66 PCGS grade	Heritage 9/2009:329, $74,750 - JDG Trust Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

Ray Levoi Collection - Heritage 4/2014:3336, $20,563 - Cuyuna Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

Gerald R Forsythe Collection

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

Heritage 3/2007:278, $97,750

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

Heritage 4/2019:3692, $50,400

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

Heritage 9/2009:329, $74,750 - JDG Trust Collection (PCGS Set Registry)