1879 3CN MS67 Certification #21765642, PCGS #3747

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

No Three-Cent Nickels were made for circulation in 1877 and 1878, thus this was the first such coin since 1876. Demand must have been low, because the Mint struck only 38,000 examples for circulation, plus 3,200 Proofs for sale to collectors.

Despite the low mintage, collectors should have no trouble finding an 1879 Three-Cent Nickel in grades up to, and including, MS66. In MS67, fewer than 10 have been certified by PCGS, and none have been graded finer.

This date is generally known for being well struck, and it is seldom found with clashed dies. The low mintage makes it a very poipular date.

PCGS #

3747

Designer

James Barton Longacre

Edge

Plain

Diameter

17.90 millimeters

Weight

1.94 grams

Mintage

38000

Metal

75% Copper, 25% Nickel

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Pop Lower

349

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

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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	750	R-5.5	5 / 23 TIE	5 / 23 TIE
All Grades	350	R-6.3	8 / 23	8 / 23
60 or Better	200	R-7.0	15 / 23 TIE	15 / 23 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	750
All Grades	350
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-5.5
All Grades	R-6.3
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	5 / 23 TIE
All Grades	8 / 23
60 or Better	15 / 23 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	5 / 23 TIE
All Grades	8 / 23
60 or Better	15 / 23 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade	Heritage 2/2014:3200, $4,112.50 - David Lawrence 5/2014:546, $4,700
1	MS67 PCGS grade
1	MS67 PCGS grade
1	MS67 PCGS grade
1	MS67 PCGS grade

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

Heritage 2/2014:3200, $4,112.50 - David Lawrence 5/2014:546, $4,700

#1 MS67 PCGS grade