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The 1889 Three Cent Nickel is the final year of issue for the series and the denomination as a whole. For that reason, it is a desirable type coin. With a mintage of 3,436 coins, it is common through MS66. It is scarce at MS67; and, anything finer would be considered rare. Cameos bring a modest premium with increased rarity and demand coming from 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:
2862
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1889
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:
1889
Denomination:
3cN
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,436
Coinage Type:
Three cent nickel
Coinage Years:
1865-1889
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3786
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Coin Value History
1889 3cN PR
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1889 3cN PR
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR68 |
|
$7,000 | $1,234 |
| PR68 | - | $5,500 | $1,234 |
| PR67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $1,234 | $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
1870 3cN PR
Worth: $165 – $4,200
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
1889 3CN PR61 PCGS. PCGS Population: 7 in 61, 1351 finer (7/26). CDN: $265 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR61. Mintage 3,436. ...
$317
1889 3CN PR65 NGC. CDN: $540 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 3,436. ...
$854
1889 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Proof-66 (PCGS).
$854
1889 3CN PR62 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. PCGS Population: 28 in 62, 1321 finer (4/26). CDN: $280 ...
$439
1889 3CN PR64 PCGS. CDN: $395 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 3,436. ...
$439
1889 3CN PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: 92 in 63, 1227 finer (3/26). CDN: $350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 3,436. ...
$378
1889 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Proof. Unc Details--Environmental Damage (PCGS).
$216
1889 3CN PR67+ PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (59/2). Mintage 3,436. ...
$1,320
1889 3CN PR68 NGC. NGC Census: (5/0). PCGS Population: (3/0). CDN: $5,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR68. Mintage 3,436. ...
$2,160
1889 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Proof-40 (PCGS).
$168
1889 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Proof-58 (ANACS). OH.
$225
1889 3CN Nickel three Cent Planchet Defect PR60 ANACS. . NGC Census: (1/903). PCGS Population (1/1101). Mintage: 3,436. Num...
$322
1889 3CN PR55 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/828). PCGS Population (1/1056). Mintage: 3,436. (#3786)...
$138
1889 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Proof-65 (NGC). CAC.
$660
1889 3CN PR66 PCGS. CDN: $560 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 3,436. ...
$793
1889 3CN PR62 PCGS. PCGS Population: 28 in 62, 1320 finer (4/26). CDN: $280 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR62. Mintage 3,436. ...
$342
1889 3CN PR64 PCGS. CDN: $395 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 3,436. ...
$439
1889 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Proof-63 (PCGS).
$432
1889 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Proof--Improperly Cleaned. (NGC).
$233
1889 3CN PR67 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (57/2). Mintage 3,436. ...
$1,080
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