3 Cents "Three Cent Nickel", United States

3 Cents "Three Cent Nickel", United States, 1865-1889 obverse image3 Cents "Three Cent Nickel", United States, 1865-1889 reverse image
3 Cents "Three Cent Nickel" coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    United States flagUnited States
  • Years of Minting:
    1865-1889
  • Period:
    Federal republic (1776-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Plain
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States (1792-date)
3 Cents "Three Cent Nickel" Reference Price

Reference Price

$10.50-$199.00

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

3 Cents "Three Cent Nickel" Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:


Roman numerals within wreath

Engraver:


James Barton Longacre

Designer:


James Barton Longacre

Obverse

Description:


Female portrait left, date below

Engraver:


James Barton Longacre

Designer:


James Barton Longacre

Edge

Description:


Plain

3 Cents "Three Cent Nickel" Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:


UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 1885

Reverse:


III

3 Cents "Three Cent Nickel" Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Copper-nickel (.750 copper, .250 nickel)

Size

3 Cents "Three Cent Nickel" sizes
  • Weight:1.94 g
  • Diameter:17.9 mm
  • Thickness:1.15 mm
  • Edge:Plain
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