1866 5C Rays PR66 Certification #20374565, PCGS #3817

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Owner's Comments

CAC. 38/1 (11/13). Pale green and violet patina enhances the pristine surfaces of this spectacular Premium Gem proof Shield nickel. The reported mintage of 600 pieces has been challenged by some experts, and estimates vary considerably from one authority to another. Certainly, only a few survivors can match the appeal of this magnificent coin, as PCGS has certified only one example in higher numeric grade (10/10).

PCGS #

3817

Designer

James Barton Longacre

Edge

Plain

Diameter

20.50 millimeters

Weight

5.00 grams

Mintage

600

Metal

75% Copper, 25% Nickel

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252

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	550	R-5.9	2 / 2	2 / 20 TIE
All Grades	520	R-5.9	2 / 2	3 / 20 TIE
60 or Better	275	R-6.5	2 / 2	12 / 20

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	550
All Grades	520
60 or Better	275

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-5.9
All Grades	R-5.9
60 or Better	R-6.5

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	2 / 2
All Grades	2 / 2
60 or Better	2 / 2

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	2 / 20 TIE
All Grades	3 / 20 TIE
60 or Better	12 / 20

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	PR67 PCGS grade
2	PR66 PCGS grade	High Desert Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
2	PR66 PCGS grade
2	PR66 PCGS grade	Heritage 12/2010:3324, $5,462.50
2	PR66 PCGS grade

#1 PR67 PCGS grade

#2 PR66 PCGS grade

High Desert Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#2 PR66 PCGS grade

Heritage 12/2010:3324, $5,462.50

#2 PR66 PCGS grade