1865 3CN (Proof)

Series: Liberty Head Three Cent Nickels 1865-1889

PCGS PR67

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PCGS PR66+

PCGS #:: 3761

Designer:: James Barton Longacre

Edge:: Plain

Diameter:: 17.90 millimeters

Weight:: 1.94 grams

Mintage:: 500

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Auction Record:: $14,950 • PR67 • 06-02-2005 • Heritage Auctions

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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.
All Grades	450	R-6.1	1 / 26	1 / 26
60 or Better	440	R-6.1	1 / 26	1 / 26
65 or Better	150	R-7.5	1 / 26	1 / 26

Survival Estimate
All Grades	450
60 or Better	440
65 or Better	150

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-6.1
60 or Better	R-6.1
65 or Better	R-7.5

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All Grades	1 / 26
60 or Better	1 / 26
65 or Better	1 / 26

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All Grades	1 / 26
60 or Better	1 / 26
65 or Better	1 / 26

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Image	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
1	PR66 PCGS grade
1	PR66 PCGS grade
1	PR66 PCGS grade
1	PR66 PCGS grade

#1 PR66 PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

Proof 1865 Three-Cent Nickels are generally considered to be the rarest of the series, though the margin between the rarest and the second rarest is not large. The low mintage of only 500 Proofs adds to the allure of this date.

In grades up through PR66, the 1865 Three-Cent Nickel is available for a price. In PR67, this date becomes a real condition-rarity. Cameo Proofs represent approximately half of the total population, but only ten percent of the population are Deep Cameos.

The best advice for this date is to seek out fully struck examples as free as possible of minor planchet flaws and copper spots. The rare coin with colorful toning should command a premium.