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The 1889 Three Cent Nickel is the final year of issue for its series and the denomination as a whole. 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 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:
2789
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:
Business
Diameter:
17.9
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1889
Denomination:
3cN
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
18,125
Coinage Type:
Three cent nickel
Coinage Years:
1865-1889
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3758
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Coin Value History
1889 3cN MS
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1889 3cN MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$17,500 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $14,500 | $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]
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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
1889 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. MS-67+ (PCGS). CAC.
$6,405
1889 3CN MS64 NGC. Housed in a Generation 6 holder. NGC Census: 47 in 64 (2 in 64+), 56 finer (5/26). CDN: $425 Whsle. Bid ...
$477
1889 3CN VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: 18 in 35, 533 finer (5/26). CDN: $170 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 18,100. ...
$189
1889 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$268
1889 3CN MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: 34 in 62, 216 finer (3/26). CDN: $280 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 18,100. ...
$366
1889 3CN AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: 30 in 53, 365 finer (2/26). CDN: $215 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 18,100. ...
$268
1889 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. MS-65 (PCGS).
$660
1889 3CN XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (44/466). Mintage 18,100. ...
$198
1889 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. AU-50 (PCGS).
$216
1889 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. MS-63 (PCGS). Gold CAC. OGH Generation 1.2 Rattler.
$1,080
1889 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. MS-68 (NGC).
$4,320
1889 3CN AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (41/175). Mintage 18,100. ...
$252
1889 3CN VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (4/307). PCGS Population: (4/522). CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 18,100. ...
$180
1889 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. MS-66 (PCGS). CAC.
$1,140
1889 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. AU-55 (PCGS).
$240
1889 3cN PCGS UNC Details (Cleaned)
$325
1889 3CN XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (57/364). NGC Census: (16/232). CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 18,100...
$336
1889 3CN VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (3/250). PCGS Population: (19/451). Mintage 18,100. From The San Juan Islands Col...
$144
1889 3CN -- Cleaned -- ANACS. VF20 Details. NGC Census: (0/194). PCGS Population (0/278). Mintage: 18,100. Numismedia Wsl. ...
$79
1889 3CN MS61 ANACS. ...
$253
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