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This 1865 Three Cent Nickel is the first year of issue for this new design and metal composition. Extremely common up to MS65 at which point the coin becomes scarce as a gem. Only the finest of gems are very rare. Beware of weak strikes and die cracks for this issue.
Obverse Description
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 Description
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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
2767
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1865
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
III
Weight (gr):
1.94 gr
Weight (oz):
0.0624 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
17.9
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1865
Denomination:
3cN
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
11,382,000
Coinage Type:
Three cent nickel
Coinage Years:
1865-1889
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3731
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Coin Value History
1865 3cN MS
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1865 3cN MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$14,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $12,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
3-Cent Nickel 3cN 1865-1889 MS [Type]
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Worth: $9 – $14,400
1866 3cN MS
Worth: $9 – $8,400
1867 3cN MS
Worth: $9 – $5,000
1868 3cN MS
Worth: $9 – $7,800
1869 3cN MS
Worth: $9 – $7,200
1870 3cN MS
Worth: $11 – $8,000
1871 3cN MS
Worth: $11 – $6,600
1872 3cN MS
Worth: $11 – $7,800
1873 3cN Closed 3 MS
Worth: $12 – $6,200
1873 3CN Open 3 MS
Worth: $12 – $3,600
1874 3cN MS
Worth: $11 – $9,000
1875 3cN MS
Worth: $12 – $7,800
1876 3cN MS
Worth: $18 – $2,400
1879 3cN MS
Worth: $35 – $3,000
1880 3cN MS
Worth: $50 – $2,300
1865 3CN MS63 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. CDN: $170 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 11,382,0...
$354
1865 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. MS-64 (PCGS).
$293
1865 3CN MS62 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 11,382,000. ...
$183
1865 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. AU-58 (PCGS).
$149
1865 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. MS-65 (PCGS).
$488
1865 3CN -- Corroded -- ANACS Details. Unc Details, Net AU55. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 11,382,000. ...
$104
1865 3CN MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: 75 in 66 (9 in 66+), 5 finer (2/26). CDN: $920 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage ...
$1,129
1865 3CN Three Cent Nickel -- Struck on a 25% Off Center -- XF45 PCGS. ...
$702
1865 3CN MS67 NGC....
$5,520
1865 3CN -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. MS60. Mintage 11,382,000. ...
$64
1865 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Unc Details--Cleaned (NGC).
$96
1865 3CN Three Cent Nickel -- 165° Counter Clockwise Rotated Dies -- VG08 PCGS. Mintage 11,382,000....
$89
1865 3CN Three Cent Nickel -- Struck 15% Off Center -- VF20 NGC....
$456
1865 3CN Repunched Date, RPD-004, MS61 ANACS. Mintage 11,382,000.Flynn Reference and Cross Reference: RPD-004....
$169
1865 3CN Doubled Die Obverse, DDO-001, FS-101, XF40 ANACS. Mintage 11,382,000.Flynn Reference and Cross Reference: ...
$149
1865 3cN PCGS F Detail (Cleaned)
$11
1865 3CN Three Cent Nickel -- Struck 10% Off Center -- VF35 NGC. ...
$432
1865 3CN Repunched Date, FS-304, AU50 ANACS. Mintage 11,382,000. ...
$77
1865 Three Cent Nickel -- Struck 30% Off Center -- AU53 PCGS. ...
$900
1865 3CN Misplaced Date, FS-301, VF30 PCGS. CAC. (FS-001). PCGS Population: (1/4). NGC Census: (0/4). VF30. Mintage 11,382,...
$240
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