1978-S 5C, DCAM PR69DCAM Certification #26297330, PCGS #94211

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Expert Comments

Jaime Hernandez

The 1978-S Proof Jefferson Nickel is easy to obtain in grades up to PR69 deep cameo. In perfect PR70 deep cameo condition they are scarcer but many examples exist and most serious Jefferson Nickel collectors acan afford an example in this grade.

PCGS #

94211

Designer

Felix Schlag

Edge

Plain

Diameter

21.20 millimeters

Weight

5.00 grams

Mintage

3127781

Metal

75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Pop Higher

516

Pop Lower

271

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	2815002	R-1.0	1 / 31 TIE	1 / 34 TIE
All Grades	2815002	R-1.0	1 / 31 TIE	1 / 34 TIE
60 or Better	2392752	R-1.0	3 / 31 TIE	3 / 34 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	2815002
All Grades	2815002
60 or Better	2392752

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-1.0
All Grades	R-1.0
60 or Better	R-1.0

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	1 / 31 TIE
All Grades	1 / 31 TIE
60 or Better	3 / 31 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	1 / 34 TIE
All Grades	1 / 34 TIE
60 or Better	3 / 34 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Thumbnail	Pedigree and History
1	PR70DCAM PCGS grade
1	PR70DCAM PCGS grade
1	PR70DCAM PCGS grade
1	PR70DCAM PCGS grade
1	PR70DCAM PCGS grade

#1 PR70DCAM PCGS grade