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The 1865 Proof Three Cent Nickel is the first and scarcest of its series coming from a mintage of just 500 coins. Scarcity gradually increases from PR60 through PR67 without any major price jumps. Gems would be considered rare with high-end gems being very difficult to locate. Attractive color and strong strikes can be found with some serious searching. Cameos and deep cameos are extremely rare and bring a hefty premium.
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:
2792
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1865
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
III
Weight (gr):
1.94 gr
Weight (oz):
0.0624 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
17.9
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1865
Denomination:
3cN
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
500
Coinage Type:
Three cent nickel
Coinage Years:
1865-1889
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
93761
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Coin Value History
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1865 3CN PR65 Deep Cameo PCGS. JD-1, R.3....
$3,720
1865 3CN PR66+ Deep Cameo PCGS. Extraordinarily well mirrored for this popular proof issue, with especially pronounced cont...
$6,300
3CN 1865 PCGS PR67+ DCAM CAC
$28,200
1865 3CN PR64 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$4,112
1865 3CN PR65 Deep Cameo PCGS. ...
$4,260
1865 3CN PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS. ...
$7,200
3CN 1865 PCGS PR67 DCAM
$23,500
1865 3CN PR64 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (3/12). NGC Census: (2/13). (#93761)...
$2,760
1865 3CN PR65 Ultra Cameo NGC. ...
$3,995
1865 3CN PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$8,700
1865 3CN PR67 Deep Cameo NGC. A Superb, untoned specimen that is quite possibly the most appealing proof 1865 Three Cent Ni...
$24,150
1865 3CN PR64 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (3/11). NGC Census: (3/13). (#93761)...
$3,220
1865 3CN PR65 Ultra Cameo NGC. ...
$4,700
1865 3CN PR66 Ultra Cameo NGC. Repunched Date. ...
$4,800
1865 3CN, DC
$3,105
1865 3CN PR65 Ultra Cameo NGC. ...
$5,875
1865 3cN PCGS/CAC Proof 66+ DCAM
$10,500
1865 3CN PR65 Deep Cameo PCGS. The 1865 proof three cent nickel, with an estimated mintage of about 500 or so pieces, is on...
$5,462
1865 3CN PR66+ Ultra Cameo NGC. CAC. ...
$5,760
1865 3CN PR65 Deep Cameo NGC. Unfathomably deep mirrors are seen on each side, providing a black background against the fro...
$5,462
3-Cent Nickel 3cN 1865-1889 PR [Type]
Worth: $160 – $4,500
1865 3cN PR
Worth: $550 – $7,500
1866 3cN PR
Worth: $160 – $5,400
1867 3cN PR
Worth: $160 – $4,080
1868 3cN PR
Worth: $160 – $3,360
1869 3cN PR
Worth: $220 – $3,900
1870 3cN PR
Worth: $160 – $4,200
1871 3cN PR
Worth: $160 – $2,700
1872 3cN PR
Worth: $160 – $3,600
1873 3cN Closed 3 PR
Worth: $160 – $4,200
1874 3cN PR
Worth: $160 – $3,900
1875 3cN PR
Worth: $160 – $840
1876 3cN PR
Worth: $160 – $4,080
1877 3cN PR
Worth: $860 – $3,120
1878 3cN PR
Worth: $480 – $7,800
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