1935 5C MS67+ Certification #48392429, PCGS #3974

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Owner's Comments

CAC. “If this cataloguer could choose one coin to keep, it would undoubtedly be this stunning PCGS 1935 Buffalo Nickel. This "monster" piece dazzles with electric toning, featuring vivid iridescent crimsons and blues along the edges, transitioning to soft pastels in the centers on both sides. Beyond its remarkable toning, the luster is extraordinary, with a dynamic cartwheel effect that leaps from the coin’s surfaces accenting the sharply struck devices. Fewer than 0.04% of these coins have survived in such pristine condition, and none finer is currently recognized by CAC. A MS67+ in this date is extremely rare and beyond this there are just eight coins finer at PCGS none with CAC endorsement. A toned MS68 sold for $41,125 12/19 LE."

Expert Comments

David Hall

The 1935 to 1938 Buffalo nickel issues are the common dates in the series. The 1935 is not as rare as the earlier Philadelphia Mint issues in mint state condition, but it is scarcer than the 1936 and 1937. Most specimens are very well struck and luster is a usually a cross because frosty and satiny.

PCGS #

3974

Designer

James Earle Fraser

Edge

Plain

Diameter

21.20 millimeters

Weight

5.00 grams

Mintage

58264000

Metal

75% Copper, 25% Nickel

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4471

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	20000	R-2.8	60 / 69 TIE	61 / 72 TIE
All Grades	5000	R-4.0	58 / 69 TIE	59 / 72 TIE
60 or Better	3000	R-4.4	57 / 69 TIE	59 / 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	20000
All Grades	5000
60 or Better	3000

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-2.8
All Grades	R-4.0
60 or Better	R-4.4

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	60 / 69 TIE
All Grades	58 / 69 TIE
60 or Better	57 / 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	61 / 72 TIE
All Grades	59 / 72 TIE
60 or Better	59 / 72 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS68 PCGS grade	Heritage 1/2007:829, $57,500
2	MS67+ PCGS grade
2	MS67+ PCGS grade
2	MS67+ PCGS grade
2	MS67+ PCGS grade

#1 MS68 PCGS grade

Heritage 1/2007:829, $57,500

#2 MS67+ PCGS grade