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The mintage in the Three CentNickel Series dropped in 1871, to below a million, making it a slightly scarcer type coin. 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 the luster having a satin look.
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:
2773
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1871
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:
1871
Denomination:
3cN
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
604,000
Coinage Type:
Three cent nickel
Coinage Years:
1865-1889
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3737
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Coin Value History
1871 3cN MS
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1871 3cN MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$8,250 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $7,000 | $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 |
1871 3CN MS67 NGC....
$3,840
1871 3CN MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (82/95). Mintage 603,000. ...
$396
1871 3CN AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (28/274). Mintage 603,000. ...
$228
1871 3CN AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/315). NGC Census: (6/240). CDN: $90 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 603,000. ...
$150
1871 3CN MS66 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (39/2). NGC Census: (14/3). CDN: $720 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 603,0...
$930
1871 3CN Tripled Die Obverse, FS-101, MS63 NGC....
$444
1871 3CN Doubled Die Obverse, DDO-001, FS-101, MS61 ANACS. Plate. Mintage 603,000.Flynn Reference and Cross Reference...
$204
1871 3CN MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (39/15). PCGS Population: (48/37). CDN: $650 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 603,000. ...
$690
1871 3cN PCGS/CAC AU55
$160
1871 3CN MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (27/226). NGC Census: (26/164). CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 603,00...
$180
1871 3CN AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population (4/220). NGC Census: (1/196). Mintage: 603,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free ...
$138
1871 3CN Double Die Obverse XF45 ANACS. FS-006. NGC Census: (0/189). PCGS Population (4/219). Mintage: 603,000. Numismedia...
$172
1871 3CN Triple Die Obverse VF20 ANACS. FS-006.Die1. NGC Census: (1/173). PCGS Population (1/215). Mintage: 603,000. Numismed...
$33
1871 3CN --Cleaned, Corroded--ANACS. Fine 12 Details. NGC Census: (0/174). PCGS Population (0/196). Mintage: 603,000. Numism...
$16
1871 3CN F15 ANACS. TDO FS-006 DIE1. NGC Census: (0/174). PCGS Population (1/195). Mintage: 603,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price:...
$29
1871 3CN TDO, Die 1 XF40 ANACS, FS-006 The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (Greysheet) wholesale "bid" price is $24.00....
$59
1871 3CN VF30 ANACS. ...
$24
1871 3CN
$21
3CN 1871 PCGS MS67 CAC
$14,100
1871 3CN MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (83/91). NGC Census: (90/60). CDN: $350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 603,000....
$360
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
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
1880 3cN MS
Worth: $50 – $2,300
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