1867 3cN

Coin / United States of America / 1867 / Philadelphia / 3-Cent Nickels / 3cN

The 1867 Proof Three Cent Nickel comes from a low mintage of only 625 coins with most still in existence. Common up to the gem level in which PR65 and PR66 are scarce and anything finer being rare. Attractive color and strong strikes can be found with a good bit of searching. Cameos bring a minor, gradual premium and deep cameos being more rare and desirable.

coinage-type Three cent nickel
desg PR
designer James B. Longacre
diameter 17.9
edge Plain
material 75% copper; 25% nickel
mintage 625
ngc-id 275M
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.
pcgs-link 3763
pcgs-number 3763
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.
weight-grams 1.94
year-display 1865-1889