1875 5C MS66+ Certification #39714374, PCGS #3804

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1875 Shield Nickel is a relatively common coin, though it is far less available than the super-common dates such as the 1868 and 1869. In Mint State, the grade seen most frequently is MS-64, followed by MS-63, then MS-65. The best examples are a cluster of PCGS MS-66s that fill out the Condition Census. Look for the usual die cracks -- they are nearly impossible to avoid.

PCGS #

3804

Designer

James Barton Longacre

Edge

Plain

Diameter

20.50 millimeters

Weight

5.00 grams

Mintage

2097000

Metal

75% Copper, 25% Nickel

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Pop Lower

340

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	3500	R-4.3	7 / 17	7 / 19
All Grades	500	R-6.0	7 / 17 TIE	7 / 19 TIE
60 or Better	90	R-8.1	6 / 17	7 / 19

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	3500
All Grades	500
60 or Better	90

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-4.3
All Grades	R-6.0
60 or Better	R-8.1

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	7 / 17
All Grades	7 / 17 TIE
60 or Better	6 / 17

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	7 / 19
All Grades	7 / 19 TIE
60 or Better	7 / 19

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade	“Greenbrier River” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
2	MS66+ PCGS grade
2	MS66+ PCGS grade
4	MS66 PCGS grade
4	MS66 PCGS grade	Heritage 11/2002:5721 - Heritage 6/2005:5485 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 6/2014:30144

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

“Greenbrier River” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#2 MS66+ PCGS grade

#4 MS66 PCGS grade

Heritage 11/2002:5721 - Heritage 6/2005:5485 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 6/2014:30144