1884 5C (Proof)

Series: Liberty Head Five Cents 1883-1913

PCGS PR67+

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PCGS PR67+

PCGS PR67

PCGS #:: 3882

Designer:: Charles E. Barber

Edge:: Plain

Diameter:: 21.20 millimeters

Weight:: 5.00 grams

Mintage:: 3,942

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Auction Record:: $5,581 • PR68 • 10-27-2014 • Heritage Auctions

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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.
All Grades	3,200	R-4.3	27 / 31 TIE	28 / 32 TIE
60 or Better	3,000	R-4.4	25 / 31 TIE	25 / 32 TIE
65 or Better	600	R-5.8	17 / 31 TIE	17 / 32 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	3,200
60 or Better	3,000
65 or Better	600

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-4.3
60 or Better	R-4.4
65 or Better	R-5.8

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	27 / 31 TIE
60 or Better	25 / 31 TIE
65 or Better	17 / 31 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	28 / 32 TIE
60 or Better	25 / 32 TIE
65 or Better	17 / 32 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Image	Pedigree and History
1	PR66 PCGS grade
1	PR66 PCGS grade
1	PR66 PCGS grade
1	PR66 PCGS grade
1	PR66 PCGS grade
1	PR66 PCGS grade
1	PR66 PCGS grade
1	PR66 PCGS grade
1	PR66 PCGS grade
1	PR66 PCGS grade

#1 PR66 PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

The 1884 Liberty Head Nickel has the fifth highest Proof mintage of the series, making it an affordable example for type purposes. Most of the survivors are in excellent condition, usually PR-64 or better. Cameo examples are scarce and Deep Cameo examples are extremely rare.

The finest 1884 Proof Nickels certified by PCGS (as of December 2011) include: 46 in PR-66; 3 in PR-67CAM; and 1 PR-66DCAM.