The 3 Cent Nickel was a coin produced by the United States Mint from 1865 to 1889. It was created to facilitate small transactions, particularly during the Civil War when silver was in short supply. The coin is made of a cupronickel alloy and features a distinctive design, with a liberty head on the obverse and a wreath on the reverse. Coins were primarily minted in Philadelphia, and while they are not as widely collected as other denominations, they hold significance among numismatists and can be found in varying states of preservation.

Item Denomination Series Year Mint
3-Cent Nickel 3cN 1865-1889 3cN 3-Cent Nickels 3 Philadelphia
3-Cent Nickel 3cN 1865-1889 3cN 3-Cent Nickels 3 Philadelphia