1939-S 5C Reverse of 1940, FS MS66FS Certification #46225041, PCGS #894006

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

In general, the Reverse of 1940 1939-S Nickel is much less common than the Reverse of 1938, but that rule only applies to the non-Full Step versions. The situation reverses in Full Steps, where the Reverse of 1940 is slightly more common than the Reverse of 1938. The top examples certified by PGS are in MS66FS.

PCGS #

894006

Designer

Felix Schlag

Edge

Plain

Diameter

21.20 millimeters

Weight

5.00 grams

Mintage

6630000

Metal

75% Copper, 25% Nickel

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Pop Lower

160

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	16 / 65 TIE	18 / 79 TIE
All Grades	20000	R-2.8	16 / 65 TIE	18 / 79 TIE
60 or Better	4900	R-4.0	13 / 65 TIE	16 / 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	20000
All Grades	20000
60 or Better	4900

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-2.8
60 or Better	R-4.0

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	16 / 65 TIE
All Grades	16 / 65 TIE
60 or Better	13 / 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	18 / 79 TIE
All Grades	18 / 79 TIE
60 or Better	16 / 79 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Thumbnail	Pedigree and History
1	MS66+FS PCGS grade
1	MS66+FS PCGS grade
3	MS66FS PCGS grade
3	MS66FS PCGS grade
3	MS66FS PCGS grade

#1 MS66+FS PCGS grade

#3 MS66FS PCGS grade