coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 3¢ (Three Cents) \ Nickel Three Cents \ 1887 \ N/A
The Three Cent coin, specifically the Nickel Three Cents, was produced in the United States from 1865 to 1889. The 1887 Nickel Three Cents coin features a design by engraver Charles E. Barber, showing a shield on the obverse and a roman numeral "III" on the reverse, framed by a laurel wreath. It is made of nickel, with a composition that includes 75% copper and 25% nickel, reflecting the alloy used during that period. Collectors often seek out these coins for their historical significance and unique size, as they were intended to facilitate small transactions in the post-Civil War era.
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United States of America 1887 N/A Nickel Three Cents 3¢ | 3¢ (Three Cents) | Nickel Three Cents | 1887 | N/A |