coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 3¢ (Three Cents) \ Nickel Three Cents \ 1882 \ Philadelphia
The Three Cents coin, specifically the Nickel Three Cents, was produced by the United States Mint from 1865 to 1889. The 1882 issue was minted in Philadelphia and features a design that includes a depiction of a shield, with a five-pointed star above it, on the obverse, and the denomination on the reverse. This coin is part of a small denomination aimed at facilitating transactions during the post-Civil War period when silver coins were in shorter supply. The Nickel Three Cents are collected for their unique historical significance and varying mintages, with the 1882 Philadelphia coin being of particular interest to numismatists.
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1882-P (Philadelphia) Nickel Three Cents | 3¢ (Three Cents) | Nickel Three Cents | 1882 | Philadelphia |
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1882-P (Philadelphia) Nickel Three Cents | 3¢ (Three Cents) | Nickel Three Cents | 1882 | Philadelphia |