1882 5C MS67 Certification #32494109, PCGS #3812

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Owner's Comments

A sharply struck and highly lustrous SUPERB MS67 example of this late date Shield nickel. A totally unique looking coin that is among the FINEST KNOWN at PCGS. The obverse is distinctly Prooflike and flashy while the reverse is frosty and satiny. Sharply struck on both sides, the details stand out boldly and on the obverse they have a nice frosty texture. The eye appeal is very nice and has a great look. PCGS 9, NGC 7, CAC 6. The last PCGS-graded example sold for $3,720 in the 2019 ANA auction; there has not been a CAC-approved example sold in nearly five years. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $4,500. Just two examples are graded MS67+ finer.

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

Production of Shield Nickels in 1882 was huge -- to the tune of almost 11.5 million pieces. This was the largest production in a dozen years, and only four dates (1866, 1867, 1868, and 1869) have higher mintages. As might be expected, this is a very common date, and one that is easy to locate in all conditions except MS67.

Luster ranges from satiny to prooflike. Die cracking is seen frequently, but not to the severe degree on some of the preceding dates. Overall, this is a good choice for type collectors who seek an affordable, high-grade example of a Shield Nickel.

PCGS #

3812

Designer

James Barton Longacre

Edge

Plain

Diameter

20.50 millimeters

Weight

5.00 grams

Mintage

11472900

Metal

75% Copper, 25% Nickel

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Pop Lower

2032

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

PCGS Population

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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	40000	R-2.6	14 / 17 TIE	15 / 19 TIE
All Grades	3000	R-4.4	16 / 17	17 / 19 TIE
60 or Better	750	R-5.5	16 / 17	18 / 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	40000
All Grades	3000
60 or Better	750

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-2.6
All Grades	R-4.4
60 or Better	R-5.5

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	14 / 17 TIE
All Grades	16 / 17
60 or Better	16 / 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	15 / 19 TIE
All Grades	17 / 19 TIE
60 or Better	18 / 19

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Thumbnail	Pedigree and History
1	MS67+ PCGS grade
2	MS67 PCGS grade
2	MS67 PCGS grade
2	MS67 PCGS grade
2	MS67 PCGS grade

#1 MS67+ PCGS grade

#2 MS67 PCGS grade