Proofs Ranked by Mintages
In terms of mintages using actual Mint production figures, each coin is ranked as follows:
1880: (1,987 Proofs struck). Highest Proof mintage.
1879: (1,541)
1876: (1,150)
1882: (1,097)
1883: (979)
1881: (960)
1875: (700)
1878: (900) of which 217 released into circulation; probably sold to dealers for face value
1877: (710 or 510) including 125 sold for face value. I prefer the 710 figure.
1874: (700) including 175 sold for face value.
1873: (600?)
1884: (10)
1885: (5). Lowest Proof mintage.