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U.S. Three-Cent Nickels (1865-1889)
U.S. Three-Cent Nickels (1865-1889)
1865 Three (3) Cent Nickel NGC MS64 Nice Eye Appeal Nice Strike
SKU: PSB58251
SKU: PSB58251
This original 1865 Three (3) Cent Nickel has nice eye appeal with nice luster and nice strike. Great color and surfaces. Certified: NGC MS64
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| $281.00 | $289.00 |
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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| $469.00 | $482.00 |
1876 Three (3) Cent Nickel NGC AU58 Great Eye Appeal Strong Strike
SKU: PSB58402
SKU: PSB58402
This original 1876 Three (3) Cent Nickel has great eye appeal with nice luster and strong strike. Nice color and surfaces. Certified: NGC AU58
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| $209.00 | $215.00 |
1882 Three (3) Cent Nickel Proof NGC PF66 Cameo Blazing Gem Strong Strike
SKU: PSB58143
SKU: PSB58143
This original 1882 Three (3) Cent Nickel has superb eye appeal with fantastic luster and strong strike. Superb color and surfaces. Blazing Gem. Hologram missing on holder. Certified: NGC PF66 Cameo
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| $725.00 | $750.00 |
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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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