1873 5C PR67+ Certification #45968741, PCGS #3827

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

All of the 1873 Proof Nickels are of the "Closed 3" variety, meaning that the loops of the 3 were so close to each other that some observers thought the 3 looked like an 8. This same defect appeared on all of the earliest Proof coins of all denominations in 1873. Later in the year, corrected versions of many of the coins appeared, this time with a 3 that looked like a 3. However, none of the 1873 Proof Shield Nickels were struck with an Open 3; at least, none have been discovered so far.

As of December 2011, PCGS has certified over 400 Proof 1873 Nickels, mostly in PR-64. Cameos make up just over 15% of the population, but this may increase in the future because PCGS has not always recognized cameos. To date, no Deep Cameo Proof 1873 Nickels have appeared on the market. The finest 1873 Nickels certified by PCGS include 2 non-Cameo PR-67s and 15 PR-66CAMs.

PCGS #

3827

Designer

James Barton Longacre

Edge

Plain

Diameter

20.50 millimeters

Weight

5.00 grams

Mintage

1100

Metal

75% Copper, 25% Nickel

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Pop Lower

517

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	950	R-5.1	11 / 18	13 / 20
All Grades	920	R-5.1	11 / 18 TIE	13 / 20 TIE
60 or Better	200	R-7.0	6 / 18 TIE	7 / 20 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	950
All Grades	920
60 or Better	200

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-5.1
All Grades	R-5.1
60 or Better	R-7.0

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	11 / 18
All Grades	11 / 18 TIE
60 or Better	6 / 18 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	13 / 20
All Grades	13 / 20 TIE
60 or Better	7 / 20 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Thumbnail	Pedigree and History
1	PR67 PCGS grade
1	PR67 PCGS grade
1	PR67 PCGS grade
4	PR66 PCGS grade
4	PR66 PCGS grade

#1 PR67 PCGS grade

#4 PR66 PCGS grade