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U.S. Three-Cent Nickels (1865-1889)
U.S. Three-Cent Nickels (1865-1889)
1865 Three (3) Cent Nickel Choice BU Great Eye Appeal Strong Strike
SKU: 3CN1064
SKU: 3CN1064
This wonderfully original 1865 Three (3) Cent Nickel has great eye appeal with nice luster and strong strike. Great color and surfaces. Couple neat rim cuds. Grade: Choice BU
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| $136.00 | $140.00 |
1871 Three (3) Cent Nickel PCGS MS64 Great Eye Appeal Strong Strike
SKU: PSB42869
SKU: PSB42869
This wonderfully original 1871 Three (3) Cent Nickel has great eye appeal with nice luster and strong strike. Outstanding color and surfaces. Certified: PCGS MS64
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| $443.00 | $455.00 |
1872 Three (3) Cent Nickel Proof NGC PF64 Great Eye Appeal Nice Strike
SKU: PSB41414
SKU: PSB41414
This original 1872 Three (3) Cent Nickel Proof has great eye appeal with nice luster and nice strike. Great color and surfaces. Certified: NGC PF64
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| $495.00 | $509.00 |
1878 Three (3) Cent Nickel Proof PCGS PR65 CAM Superb Eye Appeal Strong Strike
SKU: PSB42870
SKU: PSB42870
This wonderfully original 1878 Three (3) Cent Nickel Proof has superb eye appeal with fantastic luster and strong strike. Outstanding color and surfaces. Great mirrors. Certified: PCGS PR65 CAM
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| $910.00 | $935.00 |
1879 Three (3) Cent Nickel Proof Decent PR Nice Strike
SKU: 3CN1176
SKU: 3CN1176
This 1879 Three (3) Cent Nickel Proof has nice strike. Very crusty. Not confident the crust will come off. Grade: Decent PR
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| $219.00 | $225.00 |
1881 Three (3) Cent Nickel Decent PR Decent Eye Appeal Nice Strike
SKU: 3CN1178
SKU: 3CN1178
This 1881 Three (3) Cent Nickel has decent eye appeal and nice strike. Some surface corrosion. Grade: Decent PR
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| $219.00 | $225.00 |
1881 Three (3) Cent Nickel Proof Nice PR Nice Eye Appeal Strong Strike
SKU: 3CN1156
SKU: 3CN1156
This original 1881 Three (3) Cent Nickel has nice eye appeal with nice luster and strong strike. Nice color and surfaces. Grade: Nice PR
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| $261.00 | $268.00 |
1881 Three (3) Cent Nickel Proof OGH PCGS PR62 Strong Strike
SKU: PSB43750
SKU: PSB43750
This original 1881 Three (3) Cent Nickel Proof OGH has decent eye appeal and strong strike. Nice color and surfaces. Very thick skin. Certified: PCGS PR62
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| $328.00 | $338.00 |
1882 Three (3) Cent Nickel Choice F+ Key Date Superb Eye Appeal Nice Strike
SKU: 3CN1198
SKU: 3CN1198
This wonderfully original 1882 Three (3) Cent Nickel has superb eye appeal and nice strike. Nearly perfect color and surfaces. Tough to find! Grade: Choice F+
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| $188.00 | $193.00 |
Learn More About U.S. Three-Cent Nickels (1865-1889)
The three-cent nickel was minted from 1865 to 1889, during the same time the three-cent silver piece was produced. Both coins were designed by the U.S. Mint’s chief engraver, John Longacre. The obverse side features the head of Lady Liberty wearing a crown and facing left with the inscription UNITED STATES OF AMERICA surrounding her and the date below. The reverse side includes the denomination expressed as the Roman numeral III inside of a wreath. The three-cent nickel was composed of 75% copper and 25% nickel yet looks silver in appearance. Millions of these odd denomination coins were produced to buy three-cent postage stamps and make change during the post-Civil War era. The three-cent nickel raised controversy due to its size which was very similar to that of a dime. It was discontinued in 1889 when the cost of postage dropped from three cents to two cents, creating less demand for a three-cent piece.
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