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The 1866 is scarcer than the 1865 but is still considered a very nice type coin. Very common up to MS65 at which point the coin becomes scarce as a gem. Only the finest of gems are very rare. The difficulty with this issue is clashed dies; as it is nearly impossible to find an unclashed example.
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:
2768
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1866
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:
1866
Denomination:
3cN
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
4,801,000
Coinage Type:
Three cent nickel
Coinage Years:
1865-1889
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3732
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Coin Value History
1866 3cN MS
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1866 3cN MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$10,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $8,750 | $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 |
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Worth: $9 – $5,000
1868 3cN MS
Worth: $7 – $7,800
1869 3cN MS
Worth: $7 – $7,200
1870 3cN MS
Worth: $9 – $8,000
1871 3cN MS
Worth: $9 – $6,600
1872 3cN MS
Worth: $9 – $7,800
1873 3cN Closed 3 MS
Worth: $12 – $6,200
1873 3CN Open 3 MS
Worth: $12 – $3,600
1874 3cN MS
Worth: $9 – $9,000
1875 3cN MS
Worth: $12 – $7,800
1876 3cN MS
Worth: $13 – $2,400
1879 3cN MS
Worth: $35 – $3,000
1880 3cN MS
Worth: $50 – $2,300
1866 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. MS-64 (PCGS).
$317
1866 3CN Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, MS62 NGC. Formerly FS-004. NGC Census: 1 in 62, 0 finer (4/26). CDN: $154 Whsle. Bid...
$439
1866 3CN MS66+ PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 48 in 66 (9 in 66+), 5 finer. CAC: 22 in 66, 4 finer (11/25). CDN: $1,050 Whsle....
$1,769
1866 3CN MS67+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$12,810
1866 3CN MS65 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 100 in 65 (3 in 65+), 51 finer. CAC: 27 in 65, 26 finer (10/25). CDN: $450 Whsle....
$600
1866 3CN MS63 PCGS. CDN: $170 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 4,801,000. ...
$228
1866 3CN AU58 ANACS. Mintage 4,801,000....
$74
1866 3CN MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (36/710). Mintage 4,801,000. ...
$130
1866 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. EF-40 (PCGS).
$72
1866 3CN Doubled Die Reverse, DDR-001 -- Cleaned -- ANACS. Unc Details, Net AU50. Plate. Mintage 4,801,000.Flynn Refe...
$119
1866 3cN PCGS AU50
$75
1866 3CN Three Cent Nickel -- Cracked Blank -- Fine 12 ANACS. ...
$84
1866 3CN Three Cent Nickel -- Major Die Break -- VG8 ANACS. From The Don Bonser Error Coin Collection, Part V. ...
$73
1866 3CN Three Cent Nickel -- Struck on Crack Blank -- Fine 15 ANACS. ...
$111
1866 3cN PCGS Fine Details (Cleaned)
$10
1866 3cN PCGS XF45
$45
1866 3CN AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (21/751). PCGS Population: (45/895). Mintage 4,801,000. ...
$55
1866 3CN AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (15/801). NGC Census: (4/716). Mintage: 4,801,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fr...
$44
1866 3CN VF20 ANACS. NGC Census: (1/491). PCGS Population (3/617). Mintage: 4,801,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS c...
$33
1866 3CN Three Cent Nickel--Struck 12% Off Center--VF30 PCGS. Struck significantly off center toward 9 o'clock, this steel-...
$253
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