1884 5C PR64 Certification #60070556, PCGS #3882

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1884 Liberty Head Nickel has the fifth highest Proof mintage of the series, making it an affordable example for type purposes. Most of the survivors are in excellent condition, usually PR-64 or better. Cameo examples are scarce and Deep Cameo examples are extremely rare.

The finest 1884 Proof Nickels certified by PCGS (as of December 2011) include: 46 in PR-66; 3 in PR-67CAM; and 1 PR-66DCAM.

PCGS #

3882

Designer

Charles E. Barber

Edge

Plain

Diameter

21.20 millimeters

Weight

5.00 grams

Mintage

3942

Metal

75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Pop Higher

332

Pop Lower

178

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	3200	R-4.3	27 / 31 TIE	28 / 32 TIE
All Grades	3000	R-4.4	25 / 31 TIE	25 / 32 TIE
60 or Better	600	R-5.8	17 / 31 TIE	17 / 32 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	3200
All Grades	3000
60 or Better	600

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-4.4
60 or Better	R-5.8

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	27 / 31 TIE
All Grades	25 / 31 TIE
60 or Better	17 / 31 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	28 / 32 TIE
All Grades	25 / 32 TIE
60 or Better	17 / 32 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Thumbnail	Pedigree and History
1	PR66 PCGS grade
1	PR66 PCGS grade
1	PR66 PCGS grade
1	PR66 PCGS grade
1	PR66 PCGS grade

#1 PR66 PCGS grade