coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 3cN \ 3-Cent Nickels \ 1880 \ Philadelphia
The 3 Cent Nickel, also known as the 3CN, was a U.S. coin minted from 1865 to 1889. It was produced to facilitate transactions in the post-Civil War economy when the need for smaller denomination coins increased. The 1880 3 Cent Nickel, struck in Philadelphia, is part of this series and is notable for its unique design featuring a shield with a star on the obverse and a large numeral "3" on the reverse. Collectors value the 1880 3CN for its historical significance and relative rarity within the series.
