1927-S 5C MS64 Certification #35986701, PCGS #3962

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Expert Comments

David Hall

The 1927-S is semi-common in lower circulated grades, but quite scarce in grades VF20 and above. It is rare in mint state and one of the rarest Buffalos of all in Gem condition. In fact, in Gem MS65 condition, only the 1920-S, 1925-S, and 1926-S are rarer. Strike varies from soft to sort of sharp. The luster is similar to the 1927-D, more brilliant than frosty, though brilliant is quite the right word as the "glow" is pretty subdued on this issue. A key date in Gem condition indeed.

PCGS #

3962

Designer

James Earle Fraser

Edge

Plain

Diameter

21.20 millimeters

Weight

5.00 grams

Mintage

3430000

Metal

75% Copper, 25% Nickel

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Pop Lower

975

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	5000	R-4.0	9 / 69 TIE	9 / 72 TIE
All Grades	800	R-5.4	10 / 69 TIE	10 / 72 TIE
60 or Better	35	R-8.8	6 / 69 TIE	6 / 72 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	5000
All Grades	800
60 or Better	35

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-4.0
All Grades	R-5.4
60 or Better	R-8.8

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	9 / 69 TIE
All Grades	10 / 69 TIE
60 or Better	6 / 69 TIE

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	9 / 72 TIE
All Grades	10 / 72 TIE
60 or Better	6 / 72 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Thumbnail	Pedigree and History
1	MS66 PCGS grade
2	MS65+ PCGS grade
2	MS65+ PCGS grade
4	MS65 PCGS grade
4	MS65 PCGS grade

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

#2 MS65+ PCGS grade

#4 MS65 PCGS grade