1885 3CN (Regular Strike)

Series: Liberty Head Three Cent Nickels 1865-1889

PCGS MS67

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PCGS MS66+

PCGS MS66

PCGS #:: 3753

Designer:: James Barton Longacre

Edge:: Plain

Diameter:: 17.90 millimeters

Weight:: 1.94 grams

Mintage:: 1,000

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Auction Record:: $29,900 • MS66 • 01-06-2010 • 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	600	R-5.8	3 / 23 TIE	3 / 23 TIE
60 or Better	125	R-7.7	3 / 23 TIE	3 / 23 TIE
65 or Better	60	R-8.4	4 / 23	4 / 23

Survival Estimate
All Grades	600
60 or Better	125
65 or Better	60

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-5.8
60 or Better	R-7.7
65 or Better	R-8.4

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	3 / 23 TIE
60 or Better	3 / 23 TIE
65 or Better	4 / 23

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	3 / 23 TIE
60 or Better	3 / 23 TIE
65 or Better	4 / 23

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade	Bruce Scher Collection - Heritage 2/2005:4020, $19,118.75 - “TDP” Collection
1	MS67 PCGS grade
3	MS66+ PCGS grade	Heritage 11/2013:3526, $21,150
4	MS66 PCGS grade
4	MS66 PCGS grade
4	MS66 PCGS grade
4	MS66 PCGS grade
4	MS66 PCGS grade
4	MS66 PCGS grade
4	MS66 PCGS grade

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

Bruce Scher Collection - Heritage 2/2005:4020, $19,118.75 - “TDP” Collection

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

#3 MS66+ PCGS grade

Heritage 11/2013:3526, $21,150

#4 MS66 PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

The 1885 Three-Cent Nickel has the lowest mintage of any date in the series. Because of this, prices for high-end examples are what I like to call "insane." As a result, the occasional Proof is offered as Mint State, so authenticion (preferably certification) is mandatory. Though this date is not as rare as the 1884, it is definitely the most popular in the series.