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The mintage in the Three CentNickel Series dropped in 1869 making it a slightly scarcer type coin. 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 strike for this issue is very strong with clash-marks being the only problem.
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:
2771
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1869
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:
1869
Denomination:
3cN
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,604,000
Coinage Type:
Three cent nickel
Coinage Years:
1865-1889
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3735
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Coin Value History
1869 3cN MS
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1869 3cN MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$9,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $7,500 | $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 |
3-Cent Nickel 3cN 1865-1889 MS [Type]
![3-Cent Nickel 3cN 1865-1889 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1880_3cn.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
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
1868 3cN MS
Worth: $7 – $7,800
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
1869 3CN MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: 75 in 65 (2 in 65+), 37 finer (2/26). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage...
$793
1869 3CN MS66+ PCGS. CAC....
$2,280
1869 3CN MS64 NGC. Mintage 1,604,000. ...
$276
1869 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Clashed Dies. AU-58 Details--Corroded (ANACS).
$96
1869 3CN MS63 PCGS....
$493
1869 3CN MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (14/341). PCGS Population: (3/396). CDN: $125 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 1,604,00...
$154
1869 3CN MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (67/328 and 0/5+). NGC Census: (47/286 and 0/3+). CDN: $135 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS...
$228
1869/1869 3cN NGC XF40 (FS-004.5)
$150
1869 3CN Repunched Date , FS-301 AU50 ANACS. FS-004.5. Mintage 1,604,000....
$109
1869/1869 3cN NGC VF20 (FS-302)
$70
1869 3cN PCGS XF45
$60
1869 3CN MS67 PCGS Secure. ...
$6,000
1869 3CN AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (6/395). NGC Census: (2/374). Mintage: 1,604,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fre...
$48
1869 3CN -- Environmental Damage -- PCGS Genuine. Unc Details. NGC Census: (1/321). PCGS Population (3/309). Mintage: 1,60...
$41
1869 3CN AU55 ANACS. NGC Census: (10/342). PCGS Population (24/327). Mintage: 1,604,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem ...
$56
1869 3CN Broadstruck--Damaged--ICG. Fine 12 Details. ...
$12
1869 3CN VF30 PCGS. . PCGS Population (2/303). NGC Census: (0/283). Mintage: 1,604,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS ...
$27
1869 3CN VG8--Corroded--ANACS, Fine Details RPD FS-004.3 The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (Greysheet) wholesale "bid" price...
$9
1869 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. MS-65 (PCGS). CAC.
$780
1869 3CN MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (18/0). Mintage 1,604,000. ...
$1,050
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