1893 5C N1 Certification #38468383, PCGS #3854

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1893 Liberty Head Nickel is one of a cluster of dates from 1887-1893 inclusive that all have similar mintmarks and survival rates. All are highly collectible, easily obtained, and often come with beautiful luster and eye appeal. However, unlike the others, this is a date that is very difficult to locate with all of the stars fully struck AND with a full ear of corn on the lower left reverse.

At the top end of the condition ladder, PCGS has certified over two dozen MS66s and a single PCGS MS67.

PCGS #

3854

Designer

Charles E. Barber

Edge

Plain

Diameter

21.20 millimeters

Weight

5.00 grams

Mintage

13368000

Metal

75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Pop Higher

941

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	35000	R-2.6	15 / 32 TIE	15 / 33 TIE
All Grades	1500	R-4.8	14 / 32 TIE	14 / 33 TIE
60 or Better	250	R-6.6	11 / 32 TIE	11 / 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	35000
All Grades	1500
60 or Better	250

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-4.8
60 or Better	R-6.6

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	14 / 32 TIE
60 or Better	11 / 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	15 / 33 TIE
All Grades	14 / 33 TIE
60 or Better	11 / 33 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

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

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

#2 MS66+ PCGS grade

#3 MS66 PCGS grade