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Like the 1884, the 1885 Proof Three Cent Nickel is a great type coin for the very same reasons, affordability and higher mintage (3,790 coins struck). Common throughout all grades except the absolute finest gems. Beautiful examples in terms of color and strike can be found with some effort. Cameos bring a small, gradual premium, while deep cameos are rare and desirable.
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:
2852
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1885
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:
1885
Denomination:
3cN
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,790
Coinage Type:
Three cent nickel
Coinage Years:
1865-1889
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
93781
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1885 3cN PR DCAM
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3-Cent Nickel 3cN 1865-1889 PR [Type]
![3-Cent Nickel 3cN 1865-1889 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/18673cn.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $165 – $4,500
1865 3cN PR
Worth: $600 – $7,500
1866 3cN PR
Worth: $165 – $5,400
1867 3cN PR
Worth: $165 – $4,080
1868 3cN PR
Worth: $165 – $3,360
1869 3cN PR
Worth: $231 – $3,900
1870 3cN PR
Worth: $165 – $4,200
1871 3cN PR
Worth: $165 – $2,700
1872 3cN PR
Worth: $165 – $3,600
1873 3cN Closed 3 PR
Worth: $165 – $4,200
1874 3cN PR
Worth: $165 – $3,900
1875 3cN PR
Worth: $165 – $932
1876 3cN PR
Worth: $165 – $4,080
1877 3cN PR
Worth: $860 – $3,600
1878 3cN PR
Worth: $480 – $8,400
1885 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. JD-1. Rarity-1. Centered Date. Proof-68 Ultra Cameo (NGC).
$8,400
3CN 1885 PCGS PR66 DCAM CAC
$4,230
$4,140
3CN 1885 PCGS PR66 DCAM CAC
$4,290
3CN 1885 PCGS PR66 DCAM CAC
$4,510
3CN 1885 PCGS PR66 DCAM CAC
$6,169
1885 3CN PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$8,225
1885 3CN PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS. ...
$4,406
1885 3CN PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$4,700
1885 3CN PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$5,175
1885 3CN PR66 Ultra Cameo NGC. ...
$2,530
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