1986-S 5C, DCAM PR69DCAM Certification #84725762, PCGS #94221

CoinFacts Details

Owner's Comments

The portrait of Thomas Jefferson, the 3rd President of the United States from 1801 to 1809, according to the first Rembrandt Peale life study of Jefferson done in 1800, facing the viewer accompanied with the word "Liberty" presented in Jefferson's handwriting, surrounded with the motto: "IN GOD WE TRUST"

Expert Comments

Jaime Hernandez

The 1986-S Proof Jefferson Nickel came well struck. Most examples grade up to about PR69 Deep Cameo condition. Perfect PR70 Deep Cameo examples are much scarcer and command a strong premium over PR69 Deep Cameo examples.

PCGS #

94221

Designer

Felix Schlag

Edge

Plain

Diameter

21.20 millimeters

Weight

5.00 grams

Mintage

3010497

Metal

75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Pop Higher

443

Pop Lower

194

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

PCGS Population

Auctions - PCGS Graded

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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	2573974	R-1.0	1 / 31 TIE	1 / 34 TIE
All Grades	2573974	R-1.0	1 / 31 TIE	1 / 34 TIE
60 or Better	2445276	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	2573974
All Grades	2573974
60 or Better	2445276

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