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U.S. Three-Cent Nickels (1865-1889)

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U.S. Three-Cent Nickels (1865-1889)

1867 Three (3) Cent Nickel NGC MS65 Superb Eye Appeal Nice Strike
1867 Three (3) Cent Nickel NGC MS65 Superb Eye Appeal Nice Strike
SKU: PSB49747

This wonderfully original 1867 Three (3) Cent Nickel has superb eye appeal with fantastic luster and nice strike. Outstanding color and surfaces. Super fresh and crispy. Certified: NGC MS65

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$500.00 $514.00

1871 Three (3) Cent Nickel FS-101 Tripled Die Obverse NGC AU50 Nice Strike
1871 Three (3) Cent Nickel FS-101 Tripled Die Obverse NGC AU50 Nice Strike
SKU: PSB49527

This original 1871 Three (3) Cent Nickel TDO has nice eye appeal and nice strike. Nice color and surfaces. Certified: NGC AU50 FS-101

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$131.00 $134.00

1871 Three (3) Cent Nickel Proof CAC Sticker NGC PF66+ Superb Eye Appeal
1871 Three (3) Cent Nickel Proof CAC Sticker NGC PF66+ Superb Eye Appeal
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
1872 Three (3) Cent Nickel Proof NGC PF64 Great Eye Appeal Nice Strike
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
1872 Three (3) Cent Nickel Proof NGC PF65 Nice Eye Appeal Nice Strike
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

1881 Three (3) Cent Nickel NGC MS63 Great Eye Appeal Strong Strike
1881 Three (3) Cent Nickel NGC MS63 Great Eye Appeal Strong Strike
SKU: PSB49708

This original 1881 Three (3) Cent Nickel has great eye appeal with nice luster and strong strike. Great color and surfaces. Certified: NGC MS63

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$198.00 $204.00

1889 Three (3) Cent Nickel Proof NGC PF66 Great Eye Appeal Strong Strike
1889 Three (3) Cent Nickel Proof NGC PF66 Great Eye Appeal Strong Strike
SKU: PSB47462

This wonderfully original 1889 Three (3) Cent Nickel has great eye appeal with nice luster and strong strike. Spot-free gem with great skin. Certified: NGC PF66

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$570.00 $590.00


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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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