coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 3cN \ 3-Cent Nickels \ 1871 \ Philadelphia
The 3 Cent Nickel is a coin that was produced in the United States from 1865 to 1889, with the 1871 Philadelphia mintmark representing one of the earlier issues. It was designed to facilitate commerce in a time when low-denomination coins were scarce. The coin features a representation of Liberty on the obverse and a numeral "3" surrounded by a wreath on the reverse. Its silver content was replaced with a nickel composition, leading to the nickname "3 Cent Nickel." Collecting these coins can be appealing due to their unique size, historical significance, and relatively low mintage in certain years.
