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The 1865 Proof Three Cent Nickel is the first and scarcest of its series coming from a mintage of just 500 coins. Scarcity gradually increases from PR60 through PR67 without any major price jumps. Gems would be considered rare with high-end gems being very difficult to locate. Attractive color and strong strikes can be found with some serious searching. Cameos and deep cameos are extremely rare and bring a hefty premium.
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:
2791
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1865
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:
1865
Denomination:
3cN
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
500
Coinage Type:
Three cent nickel
Coinage Years:
1865-1889
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
83761
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Coin Value History
1865 3cN PR CAM
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1865 3cN PR CAM
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$12,000 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $10,500 | $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 |
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
1865 3CN JD-1, Low R.3, PR65 Cameo PCGS. ...
$2,928
1865 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. JD-1. Rarity-3-. Proof-66 Cameo (NGC).
$3,360
1865 3CN PR63 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (6/53). Mintage 500. ...
$1,620
1865 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Proof-64+ Cameo (NGC).
$2,640
3CN 1865 NGC PR67 CAM
$8,225
1865 3CN PR65 Cameo PCGS. CAC. JD-1, Low R.3....
$3,120
1865 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS. JD-1, Low R.3....
$4,080
1865 3CN PR63 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/92). NGC Census: (5/50). PR63. Mintage 500. ...
$2,160
1865 3cN PCGS Proof 64+ CAM
$3,800
1865 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Proof-67 Cameo (PCGS).
$8,519
1865 3CN PR65 Cameo PCGS. ...
$4,320
1865 3CN PR66 Cameo NGC. JD-1, Low R.3....
$3,360
1865 3CN PR63 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/92). NGC Census: (5/49). PR63. Mintage 500. ...
$2,220
1865 3CN PR64 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (20/71 and 0/5+). NGC Census: (10/37 and 1/0+). PR64. Mintage 500. ...
$1,924
1865 3CN PR67 Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$16,450
1865 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Proof-65 Cameo (PCGS).
$2,640
1865 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS....
$4,080
$2,185
1865 3CN PR64 Cameo NGC. ...
$2,880
1865 3CN PR67 Cameo NGC. ...
$7,931
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