Survival Estimate | |
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All Grades | 1,000 |
60 or Better | 600 |
65 or Better | 200 |
Numismatic Rarity | |
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All Grades | R-5.0 |
60 or Better | R-5.8 |
65 or Better | R-7.0 |
Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type | |
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All Grades | 7 / 23 TIE |
60 or Better | 15 / 23 |
65 or Better | 15 / 23 TIE |
Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series | |
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All Grades | 7 / 23 TIE |
60 or Better | 15 / 23 |
65 or Better | 15 / 23 TIE |
#1 MS67 PCGS grade |
#1 MS67 PCGS grade |
#1 MS67 PCGS grade |
#1 MS67 PCGS grade |
#1 MS67 PCGS grade |
#1 MS67 PCGS grade |
#1 MS67 PCGS grade |
#1 MS67 PCGS grade |
#1 MS67 PCGS grade |
#1 MS67 PCGS grade |
1889 was the last year for the Three-Cent Nickel (and for the entire denomination, as well). For their swan song, the mint produced just over 18,000 Three-Cent Nickels, enough to supply both commercial and collector demand. Numerous high-grade examples were set aside by collectors, resulting in a Condition Census today that consists entirely of MS67 examples. The most desirable examples that combine spot-free surfaces with intense luster, a bold strike, and a hint of colorful toning.