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The 3 Cent Nickel is a U.S. coin that was minted from 1865 to 1889, with the Philadelphia Mint being a primary minting location. This coin features a design by James B. Longacre and was created in response to the need for a small denomination due to the rising costs of postage. The year 1866 marks the first year of mintage for the 3 Cent Nickel, which contains a composition of 75% copper and 25% nickel, giving it a distinctive look and feel among collectible coins.
