1905 5C MS66 Certification #47031847, PCGS #3866

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1905 Liberty Head Nickel is typical of the high-mintage dates of the 1900s. It is a very common coin across all grades up to and including MS66. The finest examples certified by PCGS include two in MS66+. Strike quality is sometimes an issue, but as can be seen on the images above, eye appeal often trumps. Look for coins with booming luster and attractive color -- these seem to get the best grades and the highest prices.

PCGS #

3866

Designer

Charles E. Barber

Edge

Plain

Diameter

21.20 millimeters

Weight

5.00 grams

Mintage

29825124

Metal

75% Copper, 25% Nickel

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1609

Region

The United States of America

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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.
65 or Better	100000	R-2.0	28 / 32 TIE	28 / 33 TIE
All Grades	3000	R-4.4	29 / 32 TIE	29 / 33 TIE
60 or Better	750	R-5.5	24 / 32 TIE	24 / 33 TIE

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.
65 or Better	100000
All Grades	3000
60 or Better	750

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.
65 or Better	R-2.0
All Grades	R-4.4
60 or Better	R-5.5

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.
65 or Better	28 / 32 TIE
All Grades	29 / 32 TIE
60 or Better	24 / 32 TIE

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.
65 or Better	28 / 33 TIE
All Grades	29 / 33 TIE
60 or Better	24 / 33 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67PCGS grade	Greenbrier River Collection
1	MS67 PCGS grade
3	MS66+ PCGS grade
3	MS66+ PCGS grade
3	MS66+ PCGS grade

#1 MS67PCGS grade

Greenbrier River Collection

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

#3 MS66+ PCGS grade