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The mintage in the Three CentNickel Series rises in 1888 to 36,500 making it a slightly scarcer type coin. Very common up through MS66 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 amazing luster.
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:
2788
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1888
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:
1888
Denomination:
3cN
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
36,501
Coinage Type:
Three cent nickel
Coinage Years:
1865-1889
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3757
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Coin Value History
1888 3cN MS
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1888 3cN MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$31,500 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $26,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $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
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
1888 3CN MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: 38 in 63, 315 finer (3/26). CDN: $280 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 36,501. ...
$342
1888 3CN MS65 NGC. NGC Census: 63 in 65, 66 finer (4/26). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 36,501. ...
$561
1888 3CN MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: 34 in 62, 353 finer (3/26). CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 36,501. ...
$311
1888 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. EF-45 (PCGS).
$168
1888 3CN AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: 74 in 58 (2 in 58+), 387 finer (10/25). CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintag...
$216
1888 3CN MS67 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (54/1 and 13/0+). CAC Population: (32/1). Mintage 36,501. ...
$2,280
1888 3CN MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (79/57 and 11/13+). Mintage 36,501. ...
$840
1888 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Proof-64 (NGC). CAC. OGH.
$432
1888 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. AU-55 (PCGS).
$240
1888 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Unc Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$192
1888 3CN MS68 NGC....
$19,200
1888 3CN Repunched Date, RPD-001, MS61 ANACS. Mintage 36,501.
$264
1888 3cN PCGS AU50
$135
1888 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. AU-53 (NGC).
$144
1888 3CN VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (16/593). NGC Census: (7/321). CDN: $76 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF35. Min...
$67
1865 3CN XF40 NGC. This lot will also include a: 1888 3CN XF40 NGC. CAC. Each are apart of The Eric P. Newman C... (Total: 2 coins)
$258
1888 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. VF-25 (NGC).
$72
1888 3CN --Scratched--ANACS. XF Details Net VF20. NGC Census: (0/226). PCGS Population (1/321). Mintage: 36,500. Numismedia ...
$69
1888 3CN --Cleaned--ANACS. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (0/192). PCGS Population (2/233). Mintage: 36,500. Numismedia Wsl. Pric...
$126
1888 3CN --Scratched--ANACS. VF30 Details. NGC Census: (3/212). PCGS Population (0/288). Mintage: 36,500. Numismedia Wsl. P...
$51
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