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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+ Superb Eye Appeal Strong Strike
SKU: 3CN1301
SKU: 3CN1301
This wonderfully original 1865 Three (3) Cent Nickel has superb eye appeal with nice luster and strong strike. Great color and surfaces. Fresh and crispy. Grade: Choice BU+
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| $198.00 | $204.00 |
1867 Three (3) Cent Nickel Choice BU++ Superb Eye Appeal Strong Strike
SKU: 3CN1259
SKU: 3CN1259
This wonderfully original 1867 Three (3) Cent Nickel has superb eye appeal with fantastic luster and strong strike. Outstanding color and surfaces. Grade: Choice BU++
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| $292.00 | $300.00 |
1869 Three (3) Cent Nickel Choice BU+ Great Eye Appeal Strong Strike
SKU: 3CN1302
SKU: 3CN1302
This 1869 Three (3) Cent Nickel has great eye appeal with fantastic luster and strong strike. Fresh and crispy. Couple odd spots under chin. Grade: Choice BU+
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| $177.00 | $182.00 |
1871 Three (3) Cent Nickel Proof CAC Sticker NGC PF66+ Superb Eye Appeal
SKU: PSB48344
SKU: PSB48344
This wonderfully original 1871 Three (3) Cent Nickel Proof has superb eye appeal with fantastic luster and strong strike. Outstanding color and surfaces. Certified: NGC PF66+ CAC
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| $1,135.00 | $1,170.00 |
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 |
1872 Three (3) Cent Nickel Proof NGC PF65 Nice Eye Appeal Nice Strike
SKU: PSB45977
SKU: PSB45977
This original 1872 Three (3) Cent Nickel has nice eye appeal with nice luster and nice strike. Nice color and surfaces. Certified: NGC PF65
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| $545.00 | $560.00 |
1873 Three (3) Cent Nickel Proof Nice PR Nice Eye Appeal Strong Strike
SKU: 3CN1257
SKU: 3CN1257
This original and undipped 1873 Three (3) Cent Nickel Proof has nice eye appeal and strong strike. Decent color and surfaces with thick skin. Grade: Nice PR
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| $328.00 | $338.00 |
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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