The 1880 Proof Three Cent Nickel is the ultimate type coin for its series as the mintage rises drastically to approximately twice that of recent issues, at 6,609 coins. Common throughout all grades except the absolute finest gems. Attractive color and strong strikes can be found with some searching. Cameos bring a minor, gradual premium with the increase in rarity and desirability coming from the deep cameos.
| coinage-type | Three cent nickel |
| desg | PR |
| designer | James B. Longacre |
| diameter | 17.9 |
| edge | Plain |
| material | 75% copper; 25% nickel |
| mintage | 6,609 |
| ngc-id | 2765 |
| 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 | 3779 |
| pcgs-number | 3779 |
| 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 |