coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 3cN \ 3-Cent Nickels \ 1865 \ Philadelphia
The 3-Cent Nickel is a type of coin that was minted in the United States from 1865 to 1889, primarily designed to address the need for small denomination currency during the Civil War era. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, the coin features a distinctive design with a "C" representing the denomination on the obverse, and a wreath on the reverse. The 1865 version is particularly notable as it was one of the first years of issue, marking the introduction of this unique nickel denomination. Collectors value these coins for their historical significance and relatively low mintage in certain years.
