1891 5C MS65 Certification #50977684, PCGS #3852

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1891 Liberty Head Nickel is a common coin, thanks to the largest mintage thus far in the series. Mid-range Uncirculated examples are very easy to locate, and even Gems (MS-65) can be found with ease. In typical fashion, this date becomes scarce in MS-66, and anything finer is exceedingly rare. The best example certified by PCGS is a single PCGS MS67.

PCGS #

3852

Designer

Charles E. Barber

Edge

Plain

Diameter

21.20 millimeters

Weight

5.00 grams

Mintage

16832000

Metal

75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Pop Higher

Pop Lower

793

Region

The United States of America

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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	35000	R-2.6	15 / 32 TIE	15 / 33 TIE
All Grades	1250	R-4.9	9 / 32 TIE	9 / 33 TIE
60 or Better	225	R-6.7	10 / 32	10 / 33

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	35000
All Grades	1250
60 or Better	225

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-4.9
60 or Better	R-6.7

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	15 / 32 TIE
All Grades	9 / 32 TIE
60 or Better	10 / 32

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 / 33 TIE
All Grades	9 / 33 TIE
60 or Better	10 / 33

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Thumbnail	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade
1	MS67 PCGS grade
3	MS66+ PCGS grade
4	MS66 PCGS grade
4	MS66 PCGS grade

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

#3 MS66+ PCGS grade

#4 MS66 PCGS grade