1884 5C FR2 Certification #19600581, PCGS #3845

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1884 Liberty Head Nickel is a common coin in all grades up to, and including, MS65. In MS66, PCGS has certified approximately two dozen pieces, but none finer. The best examples certified by PCGS are two at the MS66+ level. In general, the strike quality for this date is excellent and the luster ranges from prooflike and brilliant to frosty and satiny.

PCGS #

3845

Designer

Charles E. Barber

Edge

Plain

Diameter

21.20 millimeters

Weight

5.00 grams

Mintage

11270000

Metal

75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Pop Higher

904

Pop Lower

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	20000	R-2.8	4 / 32 TIE	4 / 33 TIE
All Grades	1000	R-5.0	6 / 32 TIE	6 / 33 TIE
60 or Better	200	R-7.0	6 / 32 TIE	6 / 33 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	20000
All Grades	1000
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-2.8
All Grades	R-5.0
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	4 / 32 TIE
All Grades	6 / 32 TIE
60 or Better	6 / 32 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	4 / 33 TIE
All Grades	6 / 33 TIE
60 or Better	6 / 33 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Thumbnail	Pedigree and History
1	MS66+ PCGS grade
1	MS66+ PCGS grade
3	MS66 PCGS grade
3	MS66 PCGS grade
3	MS66 PCGS grade

#1 MS66+ PCGS grade

#3 MS66 PCGS grade