Name: 1881 3cN PR DCAM
SKU: 2840

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The 1881 Proof Three Cent Nickel is a great type coin due to its relative affordability and higher mintage of 3,575 coins. Except for the finest gems, this coin is common throughout all grades. Beware, these poorly made proofs can be confused with business strike examples. Cameos bring a small premium with deep cameos being rare and coveted.

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: 2840

Designer: James B. Longacre

Obverse Designer: James B. Longacre

Obverse Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1881

Reverse Designer: James B. Longacre

Reverse Lettering: III

Weight (gr): 1.94 gr

Weight (oz): 0.0624 oz

Strike Type: Proof

Diameter: 17.9

Coin Shape: Round

Edge: Plain

Coin Date: 1881

Denomination: 3cN

Designation: PR

Mint Location: Philadelphia

Mintage: 3,575

Coinage Type: Three cent nickel

Coinage Years: 1865-1889

Composition: 75% copper; 25% nickel

PCGS #: 93777

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