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.
Peach Set Collection - Superior 2/2005:3405, $??? - Simpson Collection
1
MS66+ PCGS grade
3
MS66 PCGS grade
3
MS66 PCGS grade
3
MS66 PCGS grade
3
MS66 PCGS grade
3
MS66 PCGS grade
8
MS65+ PCGS grade
8
MS65 PCGS grade
8
MS65 PCGS grade
#1 MS67 PCGS grade
Peach Set Collection - Superior 2/2005:3405, $??? - Simpson Collection
#1 MS66+ PCGS grade
#3 MS66 PCGS grade
#3 MS66 PCGS grade
#3 MS66 PCGS grade
#3 MS66 PCGS grade
#3 MS66 PCGS grade
#8 MS65+ PCGS grade
#8 MS65 PCGS grade
#8 MS65 PCGS grade
David Akers (1975/88):
The 1885 is the second lowest mintage of any regularly issued three dollar gold piece and, therefore, it has been touted by some as a great rarity. It is certainly very scarce, but there are many other dates in the series that are substantially more rare, particularly in choice condition. Both the 1884 and 1886 are considerably more difficult to obtain in choice condition and yet because their mintages are more than 1,000 (actually only a couple hundred pieces more than the 1885) they have not been as highly regarded over the years as this date.
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