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The 1882 Proof Three Cent Nickel is also an excellent type coin with a mintage of 3,100 and an affordable price. Common throughout all grades except the absolute finest of gems. With some effort, specimens with gorgeous color and notable strikes can be located. Modest premium for cameos and increased rarity and desirability for deep cameos.
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:
2841
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1882
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:
1882
Denomination:
3cN
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,100
Coinage Type:
Three cent nickel
Coinage Years:
1865-1889
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3778
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Coin Value History
1882 3cN PR
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1882 3cN PR
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR68 |
|
$5,500 | $1,234 |
| PR68 | - | $4,100 | $1,234 |
| PR67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $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 |
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
1882 3CN JD-1, R.1, PR68 PCGS. ...
$3,904
1882 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Proof-66 (PCGS).
$793
1882 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. JD-1. Rarity-1. Centered Date. Proof-67+ (PCGS).
$1,708
1882 3CN PR63 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. PCGS Population: 83 in 63, 1108 finer (4/26). CDN: $350 ...
$549
1882 3CN PR65 NGC. CDN: $480 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 3,100. ...
$671
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
1882 3CN PR64 PCGS. CDN: $395 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 3,100. ...
$525
1882 3CN PR62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (40/1131 and 0/18+). NGC Census: (29/873 and 0/9+). CDN: $235 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
$264
1882 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Proof-55 (PCGS).
$312
1882 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Proof. Unc Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$216
1882 3CN PR61 NGC. NGC Census: (5/764). PCGS Population (0/954). Mintage: 3,100. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in...
$299
1882 3CN
$138
1882 3CN JD-1, R.1, PR68 PCGS. ...
$5,002
1882 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Proof-66 (PCGS).
$854
1882 3CN PR67 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 78 in 67, 1 finer (2/26). CDN: $875 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR67. Mintage 3,100. ...
$2,562
1882 3CN PR63 NGC. NGC Census: (41/824). PCGS Population: (82/1048). CDN: $265 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 3,100....
$276
1882 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Proof-65 (NGC). CAC.
$660
1882 3cN PCGS Proof UNC Details (Spot Removed)
$176
1882 3CN PR64 NGC. CDN: $365 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 3,100. ...
$378
1882 3CN PR62 NGC. NGC Census: (29/861). PCGS Population: (39/1128). CDN: $235 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR62. Mintage 3,100....
$288
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