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The 1868 is a great type coin for the Three Cent Nickel Series. Very common up through MS65 at which point the coin becomes scarce as a high-gem. Only the finest of gems are very rare. The striking of this issue is average with the detail being strong, for the most part, with some weakness existing on the center of the reverse.
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:
2770
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1868
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:
1868
Denomination:
3cN
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,252,000
Coinage Type:
Three cent nickel
Coinage Years:
1865-1889
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3734
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Coin Value History
1868 3cN MS
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1868 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 |
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Worth: $7 – $14,400
1865 3cN MS
Worth: $9 – $12,000
1866 3cN MS
Worth: $7 – $8,400
1867 3cN MS
Worth: $9 – $5,000
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
1868 3CN AU58 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 3,252,000. ...
$149
1868 3CN MS64 PCGS. CDN: $235 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 3,252,000. ...
$317
1868 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. MS-66 (CACG).
$1,320
1868 3CN MS63 NGC. Housed in a Generation 4 fatty holder. CDN: $170 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 3,252,000....
$222
1868 3CN MS65 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 96 in 65 (1 in 65+), 71 finer. CAC: 27 in 65, 16 finer (10/25). CDN: $410 Whsle. ...
$588
1868 3CN MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (108/396). PCGS Population: (107/531). CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 3,252...
$169
1868 3CN MS67 NGC....
$5,520
1868 3CN MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (15/635). NGC Census: (26/501). CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 3,252,...
$139
1868 3CN AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (32/601). PCGS Population: (57/776). CDN: $62 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 3,252,00...
$109
1868 3CN AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (24/827 and 0/14+). NGC Census: (6/609 and 0/9+). CDN: $54 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU5...
$104
1868 3cN PCGS AU50
$85
1868 3cN PCGS XF45
$80
1868 3cN ANACS VF20 - No Reserve!
$19
1868 3CN MS60 PCGS. PCGS Population (4/495). NGC Census: (0/453). Mintage: 3,252,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fre...
$94
1868 3CN VF25 ANACS. NGC Census: (1/397). PCGS Population (1/508). Mintage: 3,252,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS c...
$27
1868 3CN VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population (5/491). NGC Census: (1/389). Mintage: 3,252,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS co...
$25
1868 3CN --Whizzed--ANACS. AU Details Net XF40. NGC Census: (0/384). PCGS Population (2/464). Mintage: 3,252,000. Numismedia...
$27
1868 3CN AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (123/648). NGC Census: (73/508). CDN: $76 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 3,252,...
$95
1868 3CN MS64 PCGS. Mintage 3,252,000. ...
$312
1868 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. MS-66+ (PCGS). CAC.
$1,140
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