coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 3cN \ 3-Cent Nickels \ 1888 \ Philadelphia
The 3 Cent Nickel, also known as the 3CN, was minted in the United States from 1865 to 1889, primarily to facilitate transactions in the era of low-value items. The 1888 Philadelphia minting of the 3 Cent Nickel features a distinctive design with a liberty head on the obverse and a wreath on the reverse. Collectors often seek this coin for its historical significance and unique denomination, which reflects the economic conditions of post-Civil War America. The mintage of the 3 Cent Nickel was relatively low, making certain years, such as 1888, particularly sought after by numismatists.
