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The 1889 Three Cent Nickel is the final year of issue for its series and the denomination as a whole. Very common up through 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 amazing luster.
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:
2789
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1889
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:
1889
Denomination:
3cN
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
18,125
Coinage Type:
Three cent nickel
Coinage Years:
1865-1889
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3758
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Coin Value History
1889 3cN MS
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1889 3cN MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$17,500 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $14,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
1889 3CN VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: 16 in 35, 523 finer (10/25). CDN: $170 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 18,100. ...
$204
1889 3CN XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (44/466). Mintage 18,100. ...
$198
1889 3CN MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (31/201). Mintage 18,100. ...
$312
1889 3CN AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (41/175). Mintage 18,100. ...
$252
1889 3CN MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (46/53). PCGS Population: (52/87). CDN: $425 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 18,100. ...
$420
1889 3CN MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population: (21/0). NGC Census: (2/1). CDN: $2,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 18,100. ...
$2,520
1889 3CN MS63 PCGS....
$456
1889 3CN VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (4/307). PCGS Population: (4/522). CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 18,100. ...
$180
1889 3CN MS65 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (35/74). NGC Census: (30/22). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 18,...
$660
1889 3CN AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (21/210). PCGS Population: (45/303). CDN: $220 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 18,100....
$246
1889 3cN ANACS AU50
$220
1889 3CN AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (11/229). PCGS Population: (25/347). CDN: $215 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 18,100....
$216
1889 3cN PCGS UNC Details (Cleaned)
$325
1889 3CN XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (57/364). NGC Census: (16/232). CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 18,100...
$336
1889 3CN MS66+ PCGS. PCGS Population: (28/18 and 5/2+). NGC Census: (19/3 and 0/0+). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66...
$1,080
1889 3CN VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (3/250). PCGS Population: (19/451). Mintage 18,100. From The San Juan Islands Col...
$144
1889 3CN -- Cleaned -- ANACS. VF20 Details. NGC Census: (0/194). PCGS Population (0/278). Mintage: 18,100. Numismedia Wsl. ...
$79
1889 3CN PCGS Genuine. The PCGS number ending in .95 suggests scratch as the reason, or perhaps one of the reasons, that PC...
$117
1889 3CN MS61 ANACS. ...
$253
1889 3CN VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (7/278). PCGS Population: (15/478). CDN: $170 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 18,100. ...
$174
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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