1875 3CN (Regular Strike)

Series: Liberty Head Three Cent Nickels 1865-1889

PCGS MS67

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PCGS MS67

PCGS MS66+

PCGS #:: 3743

Designer:: James Barton Longacre

Edge:: Plain

Diameter:: 17.90 millimeters

Weight:: 1.94 grams

Mintage:: 228,000

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Auction Record:: $18,400 • MS67 • 09-01-2005 • Heritage Auctions

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Major Varieties

1875 3CN

Die Varieties

1875 3CN MPD FS-301

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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.
All Grades	2,000	R-4.6	12 / 23	12 / 23
60 or Better	400	R-6.2	9 / 23 TIE	9 / 23 TIE
65 or Better	125	R-7.7	11 / 23	11 / 23

Survival Estimate
All Grades	2,000
60 or Better	400
65 or Better	125

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-4.6
60 or Better	R-6.2
65 or Better	R-7.7

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	12 / 23
60 or Better	9 / 23 TIE
65 or Better	11 / 23

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	12 / 23
60 or Better	9 / 23 TIE
65 or Better	11 / 23

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade	Heritage 9/2005:1315 - Heritage 4/2006:199 - Heritage 8/2011:7044, $12,650
1	MS67 PCGS grade
3	MS66 PCGS grade
3	MS66 PCGS grade
3	MS66 PCGS grade
3	MS66 PCGS grade
3	MS66 PCGS grade
3	MS66 PCGS grade
3	MS66 PCGS grade
3	MS66 PCGS grade

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

Heritage 9/2005:1315 -
Heritage 4/2006:199 -
Heritage 8/2011:7044, $12,650

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

#3 MS66 PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

The 1875 Three-Cent Nickel is a relatively common date and it represents a nice, affordable example for the type. Mint State examples are relatively common, even in Gem condition. PCGS has certified 16 MS-66s (as of January 2012), but only two in MS-67, and none finer.

Keep an eye out for the interesting variety that shows the top serif of misplaced 1 sticking out from Liberty's neck (FS-301).