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3-Cent Nickel 3cN 1865-1889 PR [Type]

AU50

3-Cent Nickel 3cN 1865-1889 [Type]

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$1,234
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1887 3CN -- Plugged, Repaired -- ANACS Details. Proof 50. Mintage 2,960. ...
AU50 ANACS
1887 3CN -- Plugged, Repaired -- ANACS Details. Proof 50. Mintage 2,960. ...
$348
Sold 3/5/2024
Heritage Auctions
1877 3cN PCGS/CAC Proof 53
AU53 PCGS CAC
1877 3cN PCGS/CAC Proof 53 CAC approved
$1,305
Sold 7/25/2022
DLRC
1887 3cN NGC Proof 55
AU55 NGC
1887 3cN NGC Proof 55
$314
Sold 6/13/2022
DLRC
1881 3CN PR45 NGC. NGC Census: (1/845). PCGS Population: (0/1105). Mintage 3,575. ...
XF45 NGC
1881 3CN PR45 NGC. NGC Census: (1/845). PCGS Population: (0/1105). Mintage 3,575. ...
$132
Sold 4/16/2019
Heritage Auctions
1885 3CN PR58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (16/1300). Mintage 3,790. ...
AU58 PCGS
$408
Sold 8/19/2025
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1881 3CN PR60 NGC. NGC Census: 3 in 60, 892 finer (12/25). CDN: $215 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR60. Mintage 3,575. ...
PR60 NGC
1881 3CN PR60 NGC. NGC Census: 3 in 60, 892 finer (12/25). CDN: $215 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR60. Mintage 3,575. ...
$264
Sold 12/23/2025
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1883 3CN PR40 NGC. NGC Census: (4/1489). PCGS Population: (8/1954). Mintage 6,609. ...
XF40 NGC
1883 3CN PR40 NGC. NGC Census: (4/1489). PCGS Population: (8/1954). Mintage 6,609. ...
$456
Sold 1/3/2023
Heritage Auctions
1885 3CN PR61 ANACS. Mintage 3,790. ...
PR61 ANACS
1885 3CN PR61 ANACS. Mintage 3,790. ...
$300
Sold 12/9/2025
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1887/(6) 3CN JD-2, R.1, PR62 PCGS. Ex: Teich Family Collection. PCGS Population: 22 in 62, 540 finer (12/25). CDN: $312 Whs...
PR62 PCGS
1887/(6) 3CN JD-2, R.1, PR62 PCGS. Ex: Teich Family Collection. PCGS Population: 22 in 62, 540 finer (12/25). CDN: $312 Whs...
$378
Sold 1/20/2026
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1881 3CN PR63 NGC. NGC Census: (54/782). Mintage 3,575. ...
PR63 NGC
1881 3CN PR63 NGC. NGC Census: (54/782). Mintage 3,575. ...
$336
Sold 9/16/2025
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1889 3CN PR64 PCGS. CDN: $365 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 3,436. ...
PR64 PCGS
1889 3CN PR64 PCGS. CDN: $365 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 3,436. ...
$464
Sold 2/3/2026
Heritage Auctions
1885 3CN JD-1, R.1, PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population: 1 in 64, 0 finer (1/26). Mintage 3,790....
PR64 PCGS
1885 3CN JD-1, R.1, PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population: 1 in 64, 0 finer (1/26). Mintage 3,790....
$793
Sold 1/27/2026
Heritage Auctions
1884 3CN PR66 PCGS. CDN: $535 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 3,942. ...
PR66 PCGS
1884 3CN PR66 PCGS. CDN: $535 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 3,942. ...
$586
Sold 1/20/2026
Heritage Auctions
1880 3CN PR65 NGC. CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 3,955. ...
PR65 NGC
1880 3CN PR65 NGC. CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 3,955. ...
$500
Sold 1/20/2026
Heritage Auctions
1865 3CN JD-1, Low R.3, PR67+ PCGS. ...
PR67 PCGS
1865 3CN JD-1, Low R.3, PR67+ PCGS. ...
$10,370
Sold 1/15/2026
Heritage Auctions
1878 3CN PR68 NGC. JD-1, R.1....
PR68 NGC
1878 3CN PR68 NGC. JD-1, R.1....
$3,600
Sold 5/9/2024
Heritage Auctions
1886 3CN PR10 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (1/1332). NGC Census: (0/988). CDN: $270 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR10. Mintage 4,...
VG10 PCGS CAC
1886 3CN PR10 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (1/1332). NGC Census: (0/988). CDN: $270 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR10. Mintage 4,... CAC approved
$384
Sold 5/19/2020
Heritage Auctions
1878 3C -- Cleaned -- ANACS. Proof Details. ...
1878 3C -- Cleaned -- ANACS. Proof Details. ...
$504
Sold 8/29/2017
Heritage Auctions
1886 3CN PR35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/1270). NGC Census: (0/972). Mintage 4,290. ...
VF35 PCGS
1886 3CN PR35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/1270). NGC Census: (0/972). Mintage 4,290. ...
$352
Sold 3/21/2017
Heritage Auctions
1886 3CN -- Damaged -- ANACS. Proof VF Details. NGC Census: (1/970). PCGS Population (0/1214). Mintage: 4,290....
VF20 ANACS
1886 3CN -- Damaged -- ANACS. Proof VF Details. NGC Census: (1/970). PCGS Population (0/1214). Mintage: 4,290....
$64
Sold 3/31/2015
Heritage Auctions
1877 3CN PR30 ANACS. ...
VF30 ANACS
1877 3CN PR30 ANACS. ...
$2,585
Sold 2/10/2013
Heritage Auctions
1878 3CN PR25 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (1/689). NGC Census: (0/508). Mintage: 2,350. (#3774)...
VF25 PCGS CAC
1878 3CN PR25 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (1/689). NGC Census: (0/508). Mintage: 2,350. (#3774)... CAC approved
$600
Sold 12/2/2012
Heritage Auctions
1886 3CN PR 12--Corroded,Scratched--ANACS, VF Details. The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (Greysheet) wholesale "bid" price i...
F12 ANACS
$207
Sold 12/7/2004
Heritage Auctions
Multiple Coin Lot...
G4 NGC
$20,700
Sold 10/6/2000
Heritage Auctions
1865 3CN
P1 PCGS
$35,650
Sold 8/2/1997
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