coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 3¢ (Three Cents) \ Nickel Three Cents \ 1870 \ Philadelphia
The 1870 Nickel Three Cents coin, produced in Philadelphia, is part of the three-cent denomination introduced by the United States Mint in 1851. This coin features a distinctive design, with a shield on the obverse and the Roman numeral "III" surrounded by a laurel wreath on the reverse. It is composed of 75% copper and 25% nickel, a composition that was innovative for its time. The 1870 issue, while not the rarest in the series, is still sought after by collectors, especially in higher grades due to its historical significance and relatively low mintage.
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1870-P (Philadelphia) Nickel Three Cents | 3¢ (Three Cents) | Nickel Three Cents | 1870 | Philadelphia |
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1870-P (Philadelphia) Nickel Three Cents | 3¢ (Three Cents) | Nickel Three Cents | 1870 | Philadelphia |