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The 1869 Proof Three Cent Nickel comes from a slightly higher mintage of 1,000 coins. Common through PR65. Examples in PR66 are scarce and anything finer is considered rare. Eye appeal with regard to color and strong strikes are out there but require some effort to find. Cameos bring a small, gradual premium with rarity and desirability increasing with 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:
2805
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1870
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:
1870
Denomination:
3cN
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,000
Coinage Type:
Three cent nickel
Coinage Years:
1865-1889
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3766
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1870 3cN PR
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1870 3cN PR
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$5,250 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $4,400 | $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
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
1879 3cN PR
Worth: $165 – $4,500
1870 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Proof-65 (PCGS).
$671
1870 3CN PR64 PCGS. CDN: $410 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 1,000. ...
$464
1870 3CN PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: 77 in 63, 254 finer (3/26). CDN: $365 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 1,000. ...
$512
1870 3CN PR66 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (22/0). PCGS Population: (15/1). CDN: $675 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 1,000....
$900
1870 3CN PR58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/346). NGC Census: (1/279). Mintage 1,000. ...
$324
1870 3CN PR67 PCGS. ...
$3,600
1870 3CN PR62 NGC. NGC Census: (13/251). PCGS Population: (18/307). PR62. Mintage 1,000. ...
$204
1870 3CN PR61 NGC. NGC Census: (5/254). PCGS Population (1/285). Mintage: 1,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC...
$235
1870 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Proof. Unc Details--Tooled (PCGS).
$253
1870 3CN PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population: 86 in 65, 17 finer (3/26). CDN: $495 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 1,000. ...
$598
1870 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Proof-64 (NGC).
$456
1870 3CN PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (76/248). NGC Census: (34/227). CDN: $260 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 1,000....
$288
1870 3CN PR66+ PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (15/1 and 1/0+). NGC Census: (22/0 and 0/0+). CDN: $675 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
$2,160
1870 3CN PR58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/343). NGC Census: (1/274). Mintage 1,000. ...
$312
1870 3CN PR67 ★ NGC. This Superb proof is essentially perfect with exquisite lilac and blue t...
$3,738
1870 3CN PR62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (18/310). NGC Census: (11/249). PR62. Mintage 1,000. ...
$210
1870 3CN PR61 ANACS. NGC Census: (2/222). PCGS Population (1/245). Mintage: 1,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $208. (#3766)...
$253
1870 3CN PR65 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. PCGS Population: (86/16). CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
$630
1870 3CN PR64 NGC. Mintage 1,000. ...
$372
1870 3CN PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (74/239). NGC Census: (35/218). CDN: $240 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 1,000....
$252
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