Your shopping cart is currently empty. Please choose from one of our categories to start shopping!
Filter by
Price
- $100.00 or less (4)
- $100.01 - $250.00 (2)
- $250.01 - $500.00 (4)
- $500.01 or more (2)
Certification Authority
- NGC (6)
Denomination
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
| Check by mail | Credit Card/PayPal |
|---|---|
| $136.00 | $140.00 |
1866 Three (3) Cent Nickel NGC MS65 Great Eye Appeal Nice Luster Nice Strike
SKU: PSB38455
SKU: PSB38455
This wonderfully original 1866 Three (3) Cent Nickel has great eye appeal with nice luster and nice strike. Super heavy die clash. Certified: NGC MS65
| Check by mail | Credit Card/PayPal |
|---|---|
| $479.00 | $493.00 |
1869 Three (3) Cent Nickel NGC PF63 CAMEO Superb Eye Appeal GREAT FROST
SKU: PSB10270
SKU: PSB10270
This original 1869 Three (3) Cent Nickel has superb eye appeal with full luster and nice strike. The coin looks 64+ all day to me. Great Frost! Certified: NGC PF63 CAMEO
| Check by mail | Credit Card/PayPal |
|---|---|
| $470.00 | $485.00 |
1874 Three (3) Cent Nickel Choice BU Superb Eye Appeal Nice Strike
SKU: 3CN1045
SKU: 3CN1045
This wonderfully original 1874 Three (3) Cent Nickel has superb eye appeal with fantastic luster and nice strike. Great color and surfaces. Grade: Choice BU
| Check by mail | Credit Card/PayPal |
|---|---|
| $177.00 | $182.00 |
1878 Three (3) Cent Nickel Proof NGC PF65 Cameo Blazing White Gem Strong Strike
SKU: PSB33349
SKU: PSB33349
This original 1878 Three (3) Cent Nickel Proof has superb eye appeal with fantastic luster and strong strike. Blazing white Gem. Certified: NGC PF65 Cameo
| Check by mail | Credit Card/PayPal |
|---|---|
| $780.00 | $800.00 |
1886 Three (3) Cent Nickel Proof CAC Sticker NGC PF67 Superb Eye Appeal
SKU: PSB38707
SKU: PSB38707
This wonderfully original 1886 Three (3) Cent Nickel Proof has superb eye appeal with fantastic luster and strong strike. Gorgeous Gem with outstanding color and surfaces. Certified: NGC PF67 CAC
| Check by mail | Credit Card/PayPal |
|---|---|
| $1,135.00 | $1,170.00 |
1889 Three (3) Cent Nickel Proof NGC PF65 Superb Eye Appeal Fantastic Luster
SKU: PSB24344
SKU: PSB24344
This wonderfully original 1889 Three (3) Cent Nickel Proof has superb eye appeal with fantastic luster and nice strike. Looks 66 CAM to me. Certified: NGC PF65
| Check by mail | Credit Card/PayPal |
|---|---|
| $445.00 | $455.00 |
1889 Three (3) Cent Nickel Proof NGC PF65 Superb Eye Appeal Nice Strike
SKU: PSB24448
SKU: PSB24448
This wonderfully original 1889 Three (3) Cent Nickel Proof has superb eye appeal with fantastic luster and nice strike. This is the nicest PR65 you will ever see. Looks 66+ to me. Certified: NGC PF65
| Check by mail | Credit Card/PayPal |
|---|---|
| $470.00 | $485.00 |
Items 1 - 12 of 12
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.
What is the value of a U.S. three-cent nickel today? Contact our expert numismatists at 1-800-965-2646.