1876 3CN (Regular Strike)

Series: Liberty Head Three Cent Nickels 1865-1889

PCGS MS66+

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PCGS MS66+

PCGS #:: 3744

Designer:: James Barton Longacre

Edge:: Plain

Diameter:: 17.90 millimeters

Weight:: 1.94 grams

Mintage:: 162,000

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Auction Record:: $6,900 • MS66 • 02-03-2004 • 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	1,500	R-4.8	9 / 23 TIE	9 / 23 TIE
60 or Better	300	R-6.4	7 / 23	7 / 23
65 or Better	75	R-8.2	5 / 23	5 / 23

Survival Estimate
All Grades	1,500
60 or Better	300
65 or Better	75

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-4.8
60 or Better	R-6.4
65 or Better	R-8.2

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	9 / 23 TIE
60 or Better	7 / 23
65 or Better	5 / 23

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	9 / 23 TIE
60 or Better	7 / 23
65 or Better	5 / 23

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66 PCGS grade	Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 6/2014:30131
1	MS66 PCGS grade
1	MS66 PCGS grade
1	MS66 PCGS grade
5	MS65 PCGS grade
5	MS65 PCGS grade
5	MS65 PCGS grade
5	MS65 PCGS grade
5	MS65 PCGS grade
5	MS65 PCGS grade

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 6/2014:30131

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

#5 MS65 PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

The 1876 Three-Cent Nickel set a new record low for the series, with only 162,000 example struck for circulation and approximately 1,150 Proof struck for sale to collectors. The low mintage adds a small premium to the date compared to the preceding issues.

In general, this date comes well struck and the luster is usually frosty. In keeping with previous dates, the usual grade is MS64, with a healthy population of MS65s available for quality-minded collectors. At the top of the condition ladder are 4 MS66s.