1939 5C Reverse of 1940, FS MS66+ FS Certification #37973629, PCGS #894003

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Owner's Comments

1939 PCGS MS66+ FS Jefferson Nickel Reverse of 1940 Full Steps Gem". Almost flawless! In 1939, the US Mint struck Jefferson nickels with 2 different reverse designs, known as "Reverse of 1938" and "Reverse of 1940". This coin exhibits the more commonly seen Reverse of 1940, characterized by more deeply engraved steps to Monticello, with additional enhanced vertical lines defining the side edges of the steps. Only a small amount of the 1939 nickels minted in Philadelphia had the scarcer Reverse of 1938. Reduced from $124.95 down to $105 (by "make-an-offer"), plus $3.95 shipping at eBay 8/12/2020. Also received 5% off in "eBay bucks" ($5.25), so net price = $105 +$3.95 - $5.25 = $103.70 total

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1939 Reverse of 1940 Nickel was one of the better-made Jefferson Nckels, as more than half of the examples certified by PCGS feature Full Steps. This is a common date in most Mint State grades, and only becomes scarce in MS67FS.

PCGS #

894003

Designer

Felix Schlag

Edge

Plain

Diameter

21.20 millimeters

Weight

5.00 grams

Mintage

120627535

Metal

75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Pop Higher

151

Pop Lower

956

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	100000	R-2.0	44 / 65 TIE	53 / 79 TIE
All Grades	100000	R-2.0	44 / 65 TIE	53 / 79 TIE
60 or Better	42000	R-2.5	44 / 65 TIE	53 / 79 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	100000
All Grades	100000
60 or Better	42000

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-2.0
All Grades	R-2.0
60 or Better	R-2.5

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	44 / 65 TIE
All Grades	44 / 65 TIE
60 or Better	44 / 65 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	53 / 79 TIE
All Grades	53 / 79 TIE
60 or Better	53 / 79 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Thumbnail	Pedigree and History
1	MS67FS PCGS grade
1	MS67FS PCGS grade
1	MS67FS PCGS grade
1	MS67FS PCGS grade
1	MS67FS PCGS grade

#1 MS67FS PCGS grade