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The mintage continues to drop for the Three Cent Nickels in 1880 with just 21,000 coins struck. The ultimate type coin as the mintage is low which makes it more desirable, yet still quite affordable. Very common up through MS65 at which point the coin becomes scarce as a high-gem. Only the finest of gems are very rare.
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:
2781
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1880
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:
1880
Denomination:
3cN
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
21,000
Coinage Type:
Three cent nickel
Coinage Years:
1865-1889
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3748
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Coin Value History
1880 3cN MS
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1880 3cN MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$2,900 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $2,550 | $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 |
1880 3CN MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (63/126). Mintage 21,000. ...
$660
1880 3CN AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/305). Mintage 21,000. ...
$240
1880 3CN MS66 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. PCGS Population: (81/45). Mintage 21,000....
$1,330
1880 3CN MS67 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (20/0). Mintage 21,000. ...
$3,360
1880 3CN MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (11/151). Mintage 21,000. ...
$528
1880 3CN AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/314). Mintage 21,000. ...
$216
1880 3CN XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (20/311). NGC Census: (8/179). CDN: $170 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 21,000....
$252
1880 3CN VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (9/199). PCGS Population: (13/349). CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 21,000. ...
$180
1880 3CN -- Whizzed, Corroded -- ANACS. VF20 Details. Mintage 21,000....
$105
1880 3cN NGC/CAC AU58
$400
1880 3CN VG10 NGC. NGC Census: (1/229). PCGS Population: (3/418). CDN: $112 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG10. Mintage 21,000. ...
$129
1880 3CN MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (37/89). PCGS Population: (52/188). CDN: $525 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 21,000. ...
$540
1880 3CN XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (8/182). PCGS Population: (15/329). CDN: $166 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 21,000. ...
$234
1880 3CN VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (21/374). NGC Census: (5/204). CDN: $142 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 21,000....
$168
1880 3CN MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (21/122). PCGS Population: (21/213). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS63. Mi...
$360
1880 3CN VF30 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (12/288). NGC Census: (7/182). Mintage 21,000. ...
$164
1880 3CN MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (3/153). PCGS Population (3/208). Mintage: 21,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NG...
$282
$200
1880 3CN --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. UNC Details. NGC Census: (0/134). PCGS Population (1/177). Mintage: 21,000. Numismedia W...
$196
1880 3CN --Corroded-Bent--ANACS.Fine12 Details . NGC Census: (1/150). PCGS Population (0/203). Mintage: 21,000. Numismedia W...
$42
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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