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The 1881 mintage rockets up to over a million making it by far the highest mintage of the 1880's Three Cent Nickels. Very common up through MS65 at which point the coin becomes scarce as a high-gem. Only the finest of gems are very rare. A fantastic type coin for its series.
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:
2782
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1881
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:
1881
Denomination:
3cN
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,077,000
Coinage Type:
Three cent nickel
Coinage Years:
1865-1889
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3749
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Coin Value History
1881 3cN MS
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1881 3cN MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$4,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $3,750 | $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 |
1881 3CN MS62 NGC. CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 1,080,575. ...
$192
1881 3CN MS63 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. PCGS Population: (167/368). NGC Census: (100/253). CDN: $1...
$336
1881 3CN MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (99/73 and 1/11+). Mintage 1,080,575. ...
$480
1881 3CN MS64 NGC. Mintage 1,080,575. ...
$266
1881 3CN AU58 PCGS. Mintage 1,080,575. ...
$159
1881 3CN MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (61/10). Mintage 1,080,575. ...
$810
1881 3CN Repunched Date, RPD-006, AU55 ANACS. Mintage 1,080,575.Flynn Reference and Cross Reference: RPD-006....
$129
1881 3cN PCGS AU53
$65
1881 3cN PCGS MS67
$4,100
1881 3CN -- Clamshell Lamination, Damage -- ANACS. Fine 15 Details. ...
$59
1881 3cN PCGS VF30
$28
1881 3cN PCGS XF45
$50
1881 3cN PCGS Genuine AU Details (Cleaning)
$40
1881 3CN MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (19/412). PCGS Population (10/511). Mintage: 1,080,575. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fr...
$100
1881 3CN XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population (19/700). NGC Census: (8/515). Mintage: 1,080,575. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fr...
$35
1881 3CN Nickel Three Cents Reverse Lamination VF20 NGC. ...
$48
1881 3CN VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population (12/678). NGC Census: (8/507). Mintage: 1,080,575. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fr...
$37
1881 3CN AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population (9/587). NGC Census: (3/447). Mintage: 1,080,575. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fre...
$69
1881 3CN --Scratched--MS60 ICG.MS60 Details. NGC Census: (2/361). PCGS Population (9/419). Mintage: 1,080,575. Numismedia Ws...
$64
1881 3CN MS62 PCGS. Mintage 1,080,575. ...
$164
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
1879 3cN MS
Worth: $35 – $3,000
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