Name: 1886 3cN PR DCAM
SKU: 2855

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The 1886 Proof Three Cent Nickel is an ideal type coin for its series with a higher mintage of 4,290 coins struck and relative affordability. Common throughout all grades except the absolute finest gems. Appealing color and strong strikes can be found with some searching. Small premiums for cameos with increased rarity and demand for 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: 2855

Designer: James B. Longacre

Obverse Designer: James B. Longacre

Obverse Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1886

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: 1886

Denomination: 3cN

Designation: PR

Mint Location: Philadelphia

Mintage: 4,290

Coinage Type: Three cent nickel

Coinage Years: 1865-1889

Composition: 75% copper; 25% nickel

PCGS #: 93782

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