coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 3¢ (Three Cents) \ Nickel Three Cents \ 1883 \ Philadelphia
The Three Cent Nickel, minted from 1865 to 1889, was introduced as a response to the increased demand for small denomination coins in the United States. The 1883 Three Cent Nickel, produced in Philadelphia, features a design by engraver Charles E. Barber, showcasing a liberty head on the obverse and a Roman numeral "III" surrounded by a wreath on the reverse. This coin is notable for being part of a series that aimed to facilitate transactions during the economic expansion of the post-Civil War era, and it remains a collectible due to its unique size and distinctive design.
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1883-P (Philadelphia) Nickel Three Cents | 3¢ (Three Cents) | Nickel Three Cents | 1883 | Philadelphia |
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1883-P (Philadelphia) Nickel Three Cents | 3¢ (Three Cents) | Nickel Three Cents | 1883 | Philadelphia |