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The 1874 is a decent type coin for the Three Cent Nickel Series. Very common up through MS65 at which point the coin becomes scarce as a high-gem. Only the finest of gems are very rare. The striking is an issue for this date, especially with regard to the left numeral on the reverse which is very weak.
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:
2777
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1874
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:
1874
Denomination:
3cN
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
790,000
Coinage Type:
Three cent nickel
Coinage Years:
1865-1889
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3742
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1874 3cN MS
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1874 3cN MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$11,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $9,500 | $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 |
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Worth: $9 – $7,800
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Worth: $9 – $7,200
1870 3cN MS
Worth: $11 – $8,000
1871 3cN MS
Worth: $11 – $6,600
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Worth: $11 – $7,800
1873 3cN Closed 3 MS
Worth: $12 – $6,200
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Worth: $12 – $3,600
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Worth: $12 – $7,800
1876 3cN MS
Worth: $18 – $2,400
1879 3cN MS
Worth: $35 – $3,000
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Worth: $50 – $2,300
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$189
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$2,684
1874 3CN MS60 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 789,300. ...
$195
1874 3CN MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: 30 in 62, 203 finer (11/25). CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 789,300. ...
$189
1874 3CN MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: 72 in 63, 131 finer (12/25). CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 789,300. ...
$232
1874 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. MS-64 (NGC).
$336
1874 3CN AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (49/228). Mintage 789,300. ...
$186
1874 3CN MS65 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (41/15). NGC Census: (14/13). CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 789...
$810
1874 3cN PCGS F15
$25
1874 3CN MS67 NGC. ...
$7,500
1874 3CN Repunched Date--Cleaned--ANACS. XF Details, Net VF20. NGC Census: (2/126). PCGS Population (1/183). Mintage: 789,3...
$25
1874 3CN --Cleaned, Corroded--ANACS. AU53 Details. NGC Census: (1/119). PCGS Population (3/165). Mintage: 789,300. Numismedi...
$42
1874 3CN AU55--Cleaned--ANACS,UNC Details....
$69
1874 3CN XF40--Whizzed--ANACS, AU Details. The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (Greysheet) wholesale "bid" price is $27.00....
$37
1874 3CN Three Cent Nickel--Struck 20% Off Center--XF45 ...
$529
1874 3CN MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (5/120). PCGS Population (4/150). Mintage: 789,300. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free N...
$138
1874 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. MS-66 (PCGS).
$1,500
1874 3cN ANACS MS60
$130
1874 3CN MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (25/180). NGC Census: (22/113). CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS62. M...
$156
1874 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. MS-63 (PCGS).
$264
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