1903 5C VG8 Certification #45733892, PCGS #3864

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1903 Liberty Head Nickel is another high-mintage date that is common across virtually every grade. Only in MS67 does this date become rare; in fact, none have been graded finer by PCGS.

As with most other dates in this series, one encounters a variety of strikes including some exceptionally well-struck piece and others with weak stars, corn ears, and denticles. Luster ranges from frosty to a hard, chrome-like brilliance.

PCGS #

3864

Designer

Charles E. Barber

Edge

Plain

Diameter

21.20 millimeters

Weight

5.00 grams

Mintage

28004930

Metal

75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Pop Higher

1551

Pop Lower

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	80000	R-2.2	24 / 32 TIE	24 / 33 TIE
All Grades	3000	R-4.4	29 / 32 TIE	29 / 33 TIE
60 or Better	1000	R-5.0	32 / 32	32 / 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	80000
All Grades	3000
60 or Better	1000

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-2.2
All Grades	R-4.4
60 or Better	R-5.0

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	24 / 32 TIE
All Grades	29 / 32 TIE
60 or Better	32 / 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	24 / 33 TIE
All Grades	29 / 33 TIE
60 or Better	32 / 33

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade	High Desert Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
1	MS67 PCGS grade
3	MS66+ PCGS grade
3	MS66+ PCGS grade
5	MS66 PCGS grade

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

High Desert Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

#3 MS66+ PCGS grade

#5 MS66 PCGS grade