1936-D 5C MS65 Certification #13544403, PCGS #3978

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Owner's Comments

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Expert Comments

David Hall

The 1936-D is one of the most common Buffalo nickels in all grades. In mint stae and Gem condition it is not quite as scarce as the 1936-S but it is more scarce than than the 1936, 1937, 1937-D, 1937-S, and 1938-D. Strike is usually fairly sharp. Luster is typically of the subdued frosty type.

PCGS #

3978

Designer

James Earle Fraser

Edge

Plain

Diameter

21.20 millimeters

Weight

5.00 grams

Mintage

24814000

Metal

75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Pop Higher

1156

Pop Lower

1629

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	20000	R-2.8	60 / 69 TIE	61 / 72 TIE
All Grades	6000	R-3.8	60 / 69 TIE	62 / 72 TIE
60 or Better	4000	R-4.2	60 / 69 TIE	62 / 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	6000
60 or Better	4000

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-3.8
60 or Better	R-4.2

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	60 / 69 TIE
All Grades	60 / 69 TIE
60 or Better	60 / 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	62 / 72 TIE
60 or Better	62 / 72 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS68 PCGS grade	Gerald Forsythe Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
1	MS68 PCGS grade	Gerald R. Forsythe Collection
1	MS68 PCGS grade
4	MS67+ PCGS grade	Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2016:113, $10,575
4	MS67+ PCGS grade

#1 MS68 PCGS grade

Gerald Forsythe Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#1 MS68 PCGS grade

Gerald R. Forsythe Collection

#1 MS68 PCGS grade

#4 MS67+ PCGS grade

Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2016:113, $10,575

#4 MS67+ PCGS grade