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3-Cent Nickel 3cN 1865-1889 [Type] AU53
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3-Cent Nickel 3cN 1865-1889 PR [Type]

AU53

3-Cent Nickel 3cN 1865-1889 [Type]

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$1,234
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1883 3CN PR53 PCGS. PCGS Population: 7 in 53, 2068 finer (4/26). CDN: $170 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR53. Mintage 6,609. ...
AU53 PCGS
1883 3CN PR53 PCGS. PCGS Population: 7 in 53, 2068 finer (4/26). CDN: $170 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR53. Mintage 6,609. ...
$268
Sold 5/12/2026
Heritage Auctions
1885 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Proof-55 (PCGS).
AU55 PCGS
1885 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Proof-55 (PCGS).
$1,440
Sold 7/23/2025
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
1884 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Proof-50 (PCGS).
AU50 PCGS
1884 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Proof-50 (PCGS).
$720
Sold 7/23/2025
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
1885 3CN PR58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (16/1300). Mintage 3,790. ...
AU58 PCGS
$408
Sold 8/19/2025
Heritage Auctions
1882 3CN PR60 NGC. NGC Census: 2 in 60, 986 finer (2/26). CDN: $230 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR60. Mintage 3,100. ...
PR60 NGC
1882 3CN PR60 NGC. NGC Census: 2 in 60, 986 finer (2/26). CDN: $230 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR60. Mintage 3,100. ...
$268
Sold 4/14/2026
Heritage Auctions
1889 3CN PR61 PCGS. PCGS Population: 7 in 61, 1351 finer (7/26). CDN: $265 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR61. Mintage 3,436. ...
PR61 PCGS
1889 3CN PR61 PCGS. PCGS Population: 7 in 61, 1351 finer (7/26). CDN: $265 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR61. Mintage 3,436. ...
$317
Sold 7/28/2026
Heritage Auctions
1878 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Proof-45 (PCGS).
XF45 PCGS
1878 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Proof-45 (PCGS).
$552
Sold 6/15/2023
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
1867 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Proof-62 (PCGS).
PR62 PCGS
1867 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Proof-62 (PCGS).
$320
Sold 6/23/2026
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
1878 3CN PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: 92 in 63 (1 in 63+), 675 finer (6/26). CDN: $760 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintag...
PR63 PCGS
1878 3CN PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: 92 in 63 (1 in 63+), 675 finer (6/26). CDN: $760 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintag...
$855
Sold 7/28/2026
Heritage Auctions
1883 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Proof-64 (NGC). CAC.
PR64 NGC CAC
1883 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Proof-64 (NGC). CAC. CAC approved
$610
Sold 9/16/2026
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
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1879 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Proof-65 (PCGS). OGH.
PR65 PCGS
1879 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Proof-65 (PCGS). OGH.
$732
Sold 9/24/2026
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
GERMANY. Prussia. Alexander von Humboldt Silver Medal, ND (1829). PCGS MS-61.
OGP PCGS
GERMANY. Prussia. Alexander von Humboldt Silver Medal, ND (1829). PCGS MS-61.
$140
Sold 9/11/2026
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
1886 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Proof. Unc Details--Spot Removed (PCGS).
1886 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Proof. Unc Details--Spot Removed (PCGS).
$240
Sold 9/9/2026
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
1888 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Proof-66 (PCGS). Gold CAC. OGH.
PR66 PCGS CAC
1888 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Proof-66 (PCGS). Gold CAC. OGH. CAC approved
$2,200
Sold 9/9/2026
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
1883 3CN PR67 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 75 in 67, 1 finer (5/26). CDN: $1,140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR67. Mintage 6,609. ...
PR67 PCGS CAC
1883 3CN PR67 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 75 in 67, 1 finer (5/26). CDN: $1,140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR67. Mintage 6,609. ... CAC approved
$1,190
Sold 8/17/2026
Heritage Auctions
1882 3CN JD-1, R.1, PR68 PCGS. ...
PR68 PCGS
1882 3CN JD-1, R.1, PR68 PCGS. ...
$3,904
Sold 7/17/2026
Heritage Auctions
1887/6 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. FS-302. Strong Overdate. Proof-40 (PCGS).
XF40 PCGS
1887/6 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. FS-302. Strong Overdate. Proof-40 (PCGS).
$504
Sold 6/15/2023
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
1884 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Proof-30 (PCGS).
VF30 PCGS
1884 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Proof-30 (PCGS).
$1,080
Sold 8/24/2021
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
1886 3CN PR10 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (1/1332). NGC Census: (0/988). CDN: $270 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR10. Mintage 4,...
VG10 PCGS CAC
1886 3CN PR10 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (1/1332). NGC Census: (0/988). CDN: $270 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR10. Mintage 4,... CAC approved
$384
Sold 5/19/2020
Heritage Auctions
1886 3CN PR35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/1270). NGC Census: (0/972). Mintage 4,290. ...
VF35 PCGS
1886 3CN PR35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/1270). NGC Census: (0/972). Mintage 4,290. ...
$352
Sold 3/21/2017
Heritage Auctions
1886 3CN -- Damaged -- ANACS. Proof VF Details. NGC Census: (1/970). PCGS Population (0/1214). Mintage: 4,290....
VF20 ANACS
1886 3CN -- Damaged -- ANACS. Proof VF Details. NGC Census: (1/970). PCGS Population (0/1214). Mintage: 4,290....
$64
Sold 3/31/2015
Heritage Auctions
1878 3CN PR25 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (1/689). NGC Census: (0/508). Mintage: 2,350. (#3774)...
VF25 PCGS CAC
1878 3CN PR25 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (1/689). NGC Census: (0/508). Mintage: 2,350. (#3774)... CAC approved
$600
Sold 12/2/2012
Heritage Auctions
1886 3CN PR 12--Corroded,Scratched--ANACS, VF Details. The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (Greysheet) wholesale "bid" price i...
F12 ANACS
$207
Sold 12/7/2004
Heritage Auctions
Multiple Coin Lot...
G4 NGC
$20,700
Sold 10/6/2000
Heritage Auctions
1865 3CN
P1 PCGS
$35,650
Sold 8/2/1997
Heritage Auctions
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