1885 3CN MS66+ Certification #42606488, PCGS #3753

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1885 Three-Cent Nickel has the lowest mintage of any date in the series. Because of this, prices for high-end examples are what I like to call "insane." As a result, the occasional Proof is offered as Mint State, so authenticion (preferably certification) is mandatory. Though this date is not as rare as the 1884, it is definitely the most popular in the series.

PCGS #

3753

Designer

James Barton Longacre

Edge

Plain

Diameter

17.90 millimeters

Weight

1.94 grams

Mintage

1000

Metal

75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Pop Higher

Pop Lower

138

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	600	R-5.8	3 / 23 TIE	3 / 23 TIE
All Grades	125	R-7.7	3 / 23 TIE	3 / 23 TIE
60 or Better	60	R-8.4	4 / 23	4 / 23

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	600
All Grades	125
60 or Better	60

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-5.8
All Grades	R-7.7
60 or Better	R-8.4

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	3 / 23 TIE
All Grades	3 / 23 TIE
60 or Better	4 / 23

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	3 / 23 TIE
All Grades	3 / 23 TIE
60 or Better	4 / 23

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade	Bruce Scher Collection - Heritage 2/2005:4020, $19,118.75 - “TDP” Collection
1	MS67 PCGS grade
3	MS66+ PCGS grade	Heritage 11/2013:3526, $21,150
4	MS66 PCGS grade
4	MS66 PCGS grade

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

Bruce Scher Collection - Heritage 2/2005:4020, $19,118.75 - “TDP” Collection

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

#3 MS66+ PCGS grade

Heritage 11/2013:3526, $21,150

#4 MS66 PCGS grade