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With a stoppage in production of two years, the Three Cent Nickel Series returned in 1879 with a far lower mintage from all previous years with just 38,000 coins struck. Very common up to MS65 at which point the coin becomes scarce as a high-gem. Only the finest of gems are very rare. The strike for this issue is very strong with clash-marks not being as much of an issue as in the 1879.
Obverse Description
A Romanesque Liberty is portrayed facing left with LIBERTY emblazoned on her crown. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA appears on the periphery with the date at the bottom.
Reverse Description
The roman numeral III is centered in the design surrounded by a large wreath tied with a bow at the bottom. This design is one of few American coins without wording on one of the sides.
Catalog Information
GSID:
2780
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1879
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
III
Weight (gr):
1.94 gr
Weight (oz):
0.0624 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
17.9
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1879
Denomination:
3cN
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
38,000
Coinage Type:
Three cent nickel
Coinage Years:
1865-1889
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3747
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Coin Value History
1879 3cN MS
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1879 3cN MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$3,750 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $3,250 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1879 3CN VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: 16 in 25, 317 finer (10/25). CDN: $104 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 38,000. ...
$119
1879 3CN AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (28/150). Mintage 38,000. ...
$276
1879 3CN MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (6/119). Mintage 38,000. ...
$278
1879 3CN AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (13/177). NGC Census: (2/140). CDN: $195 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 38,000....
$198
1879 3CN MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (38/11). NGC Census: (22/5). CDN: $840 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 38,000. ...
$870
1879 3CN MS63 NGC....
$468
1879 3CN XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (17/152). PCGS Population: (21/199). CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 38,000....
$180
1879 3CN VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (10/188). PCGS Population: (28/265). CDN: $108 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 38,000....
$121
1879 3CN MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (5/0). PCGS Population: (11/0). CDN: $2,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 38,000. ...
$2,340
1879 3CN MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/139). NGC Census: (8/110). CDN: $270 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 38,000. ...
$348
1879 3CN VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (10/310). NGC Census: (9/198). CDN: $102 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 38,000....
$124
1879 3CN VF35 ANACS. Mintage 38,000. ...
$113
1879 3cN NGC MS65
$715
1879 3CN MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (31/66). PCGS Population: (37/85). CDN: $525 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 38,000. ...
$576
1879 3CN AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (4/138). PCGS Population: (7/191). CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 38,000. ...
$156
1879 3CN XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (19/223). NGC Census: (4/153). CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 38,000....
$132
1879 3CN Fine 15 NGC. NGC Census: (3/178). PCGS Population: (3/294). CDN: $82 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS Fine 15....
$144
1879 3CN AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (6/160). NGC Census: (2/135). Mintage: 38,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free N...
$258
1879 3CN PCGS Genuine. The PCGS number ending in .97 suggests environmental damage as the reason, or perhaps one of the rea...
$84
1879 3CN --Improperly Cleaned--UNC NGC. UNC Details. NGC Census: (0/113). PCGS Population (2/124). Mintage: 38,000. Numi...
$184
3-Cent Nickel 3cN 1865-1889 MS [Type]
Worth: $7 – $14,400
1865 3cN MS
Worth: $9 – $12,000
1866 3cN MS
Worth: $7 – $8,400
1867 3cN MS
Worth: $9 – $5,000
1868 3cN MS
Worth: $7 – $7,800
1869 3cN MS
Worth: $7 – $7,200
1870 3cN MS
Worth: $9 – $8,000
1871 3cN MS
Worth: $9 – $6,600
1872 3cN MS
Worth: $9 – $7,800
1873 3cN Closed 3 MS
Worth: $12 – $6,200
1873 3CN Open 3 MS
Worth: $12 – $3,600
1874 3cN MS
Worth: $9 – $9,000
1875 3cN MS
Worth: $12 – $7,800
1876 3cN MS
Worth: $13 – $1,980
1880 3cN MS
Worth: $50 – $2,300
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