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The mintage drops again for the Three Cent Nickels in 1882 with just 22,200 coins struck of which most have not survived. Very common up through MS63 at which point the coin becomes scarce in MS64 and MS65. 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:
2783
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1882
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:
1882
Denomination:
3cN
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
22,200
Coinage Type:
Three cent nickel
Coinage Years:
1865-1889
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3750
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Coin Value History
1882 3cN MS
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1882 3cN MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$13,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $11,000 | $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 |
1882 3CN VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: 45 in 30, 263 finer (12/25). CDN: $195 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 22,200. ...
$312
1882 3CN AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (10/161). Mintage 22,200. ...
$301
1882 3CN AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (20/120). Mintage 22,200. ...
$396
1882 3CN MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (38/53). Mintage 22,200. ...
$1,260
1882 3CN Good 6 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/353). Mintage 22,200. ...
$192
1882 3CN MS66 PCGS....
$2,400
1882 3CN XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (16/84). Mintage 22,200. ...
$240
1882 3CN MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (16/87). NGC Census: (6/40). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 22,200. ...
$600
1882 3CN -- Corroded -- ANACS. VF20 Details. Mintage 22,200....
$84
1882 3CN VG10 NGC. NGC Census: (0/155). PCGS Population: (2/328). CDN: $145 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG10. Mintage 22,200. ...
$134
1882 3CN MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (6/47). PCGS Population: (2/112). CDN: $350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 22,200. ...
$432
1882 3CN VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (7/105). PCGS Population: (25/206). CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 22,200. ...
$216
1882 3CN XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (24/186). NGC Census: (15/90). CDN: $225 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 22,200....
$264
1882 3CN AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (12/135). NGC Census: (6/62). CDN: $290 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 22,200. ...
$456
3CN 1882 PCGS MS65 CAC
$2,350
1882 3cN NGC/CAC VF25
$250
1882 3CN -- Bent, Corroded, Damaged -- ANACS. Fine 12 Details. NGC Census: (3/129). PCGS Population: (7/288). CDN: $150 Whs...
$47
1882 3CN MS67 PCGS Secure. ...
$9,000
1882 3CN MS62 PCGS Secure. PCGS Population: (8/88 and 0/3+). NGC Census: (4/42 and 0/0+). CDN: $410 Whsle. Bid for problem-...
$384
1882 3CN Fine 15 PCGS. EX: "E.B. Strickland Collection". PCGS Population: (5/262). NGC Census: (2/125). Mintage 22,200. ...
$228
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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