1936-S 5C MS66 Certification #43098689, PCGS #3979

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Owner's Comments

CAC 1833. Regency Auction 49, lot 65. “Lovely golden toning covers both the obverse and reverse of this nickel, with a small amount of orange mixed in to give it a more flavorful selection of colors. A sharp strike puts the devices in a well emboldened position amidst the fields of gold. A nice GEM! PCGS 879, NGC 461, CAC 86. We sold the most recent PCGS/CAC example in our sale of the Sommelier Collection for $705 on a $250-300 estimate.”

Expert Comments

David Hall

The 1936-S is common in all grades though in mint state and Gem condition it is the scarcest of the 1936 to 1938 non-variety issues. The strike is usually sharp for a San Francisco Mint Buffalo nickel and luster is typically of the grey brilliant type.

PCGS #

3979

Designer

James Earle Fraser

Edge

Plain

Diameter

21.20 millimeters

Weight

5.00 grams

Mintage

14930000

Metal

75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Pop Higher

250

Pop Lower

3416

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	22000	R-2.7	64 / 69 TIE	65 / 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	22000
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-2.7
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	64 / 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	65 / 72 TIE
All Grades	62 / 72 TIE
60 or Better	62 / 72 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67+ PCGS grade	Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2016:114, $6,168.75
1	MS67+ PCGS grade	Gately Collection
1	MS67+ PCGS grade	Heritage 1/2016:4850, $2,820
4	MS67 PCGS grade
4	MS67 PCGS grade

#1 MS67+ PCGS grade

Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2016:114, $6,168.75

#1 MS67+ PCGS grade

Gately Collection

#1 MS67+ PCGS grade

Heritage 1/2016:4850, $2,820

#4 MS67 PCGS grade