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The mintage in the Three CentNickel Series dropped in 1875 to the lowest mintage thus far, at 228,000, making it a slightly scarcer type coin. Very common up through MS65 at which point the coin becomes scarce as a high-gem. Only the finest of gems are very rare.
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:
2778
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1875
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:
1875
Denomination:
3cN
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
228,000
Coinage Type:
Three cent nickel
Coinage Years:
1865-1889
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3743
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Coin Value History
1875 3cN MS
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1875 3cN MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$9,750 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $8,000 | $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]
![3-Cent Nickel 3cN 1865-1889 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1880_3cn.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $9 – $14,400
1865 3cN MS
Worth: $11 – $12,000
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
1876 3cN MS
Worth: $18 – $2,400
1879 3cN MS
Worth: $35 – $3,000
1880 3cN MS
Worth: $50 – $2,300
1875 3CN MS65 NGC. CAC. Housed in a Generation 5 fatty holder. NGC Census: 46 in 65, 30 finer. CAC: 13 in 65, 24 finer (5/2...
$854
GERMANY. Harz. "Baptismal" Taler, 1697-RB. Zellerfeld Mint. PCGS AU-58.
$976
1875 3CN MS64 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. PCGS Population: (88/66). Mintage 227,300....
$564
1875 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. MS-67 (NGC).
$3,600
1875 3CN AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (21/221). Mintage 227,300. From The Charles R. Meeker, II Collection....
$114
1875 3CN MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (18/198). Mintage 227,300. ...
$216
1875 3CN Misplaced Date, FS-301, Fine 15 PCGS. (FS-006.5). PCGS Population: (5/21). NGC Census: (0/14). Fine 15. Mintage 22...
$51
1875 3CN MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (44/154). NGC Census: (30/164). CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 227,30...
$210
1875 3cN PCGS/CAC MS66+
$2,750
1875 3cN PCGS VF30
$35
1875 3CN MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (2/199). PCGS Population: (3/191). Mintage 227,300. ...
$168
1875 3CN Misplaced Date, FS-301, AU55 PCGS. (FS-006.5). PCGS Population (4/2). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage: 227,300....
$141
1875 3CN AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population (6/206). NGC Census: (1/229). Mintage: 227,300. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free ...
$141
1875 3CN Mis-Placed Date AU53 ANACS. FS-301. NGC Census: (0/217). PCGS Population (2/182). Mintage: 227,300. Numismedia Wsl...
$188
1875 3CN XF40 ANACS. FS-006.5. NGC Census: (1/192). PCGS Population (1/167). Mintage: 227,300. Numismedia Wsl. Price for p...
$74
1875 3CN --Cleaned--ANACS. UNC Details. FS-006.5. NGC Census: (0/179). PCGS Population (0/146). Mintage: 227,300. Numismedi...
$126
1875 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. MS-65 (PCGS).
$854
1875 3CN MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (88/66). NGC Census: (96/68). CDN: $240 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 227,300....
$372
1875 3CN MS67 NGC. ...
$3,840
1875 3CN AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (21/215). NGC Census: (12/208). CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 227,30...
$576
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