1875 3CN VF30 Certification #49660214, PCGS #3743

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1875 Three-Cent Nickel is a relatively common date and it represents a nice, affordable example for the type. Mint State examples are relatively common, even in Gem condition. PCGS has certified 16 MS-66s (as of January 2012), but only two in MS-67, and none finer.

Keep an eye out for the interesting variety that shows the top serif of misplaced 1 sticking out from Liberty's neck (FS-301).

PCGS #

3743

Designer

James Barton Longacre

Edge

Plain

Diameter

17.90 millimeters

Weight

1.94 grams

Mintage

228000

Metal

75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Pop Higher

335

Pop Lower

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	2000	R-4.6	12 / 23	12 / 23
All Grades	400	R-6.2	9 / 23 TIE	9 / 23 TIE
60 or Better	125	R-7.7	11 / 23	11 / 23

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	2000
All Grades	400
60 or Better	125

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-4.6
All Grades	R-6.2
60 or Better	R-7.7

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	12 / 23
All Grades	9 / 23 TIE
60 or Better	11 / 23

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	12 / 23
All Grades	9 / 23 TIE
60 or Better	11 / 23

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade	Heritage 9/2005:1315 - Heritage 4/2006:199 - Heritage 8/2011:7044, $12,650
1	MS67 PCGS grade
3	MS66 PCGS grade
3	MS66 PCGS grade
3	MS66 PCGS grade

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

Heritage 9/2005:1315 -
Heritage 4/2006:199 -
Heritage 8/2011:7044, $12,650

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

#3 MS66 PCGS grade