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Greysheet Catalog Details (GSID: 2866)

The 1887/6 Three Cent Nickel is part of a series of Three cent nickel coins struck from 1865-1889. Struck in Philadelphia and designated as a Proof (PR) strike, this coin is made of 75% copper; 25% nickel from a mintage of 2,960 struck.
The 1887/6 overdate variety is popular both as an error and as the only issue from that year within the Proof Three Cent Nickel Series. It is assumed that there were left over dies from the previous year that were reused. There are actually two varieties for this overdate, one of which is strong and the other, weak (describing how easily the six is seen). The weak overdate is scarce with the strong overdate significantly rarer and more desirable.
Obverse: A Romanesque Liberty is portrayed facing left with LIBERTY emblazoned on her crown. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA appears on the periphery with the date at the bottom.
Reverse: The roman numeral III is centered in the design surrounded by a large wreath tied with a bow at the bottom. This design is one of few American coins without wording on one of the sides.

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Catalog Detail

GSID: 2866
Coin Date: 1887/6
Denomination: 3cN / Three Cent Nickel
Designation: PR
Mint Mark: P
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 2,960
Coinage Type: Three cent nickel
Coinage Years: 1865-1889
Composition: 75% copper; 25% nickel
Strike Type: Proof
Diameter: 17.9 mm
Weight: 1.94 gr
Coin Shape: Round
Designer: James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1887
Obverse Designer: James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering: III
Reverse Designer: James B. Longacre
PCGS #: 83784
NGC ID: 276A
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