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The 1888 Proof Three Cent Nickel is a fantastic type coin for its series because it is relatively affordable and has a higher mintage, at 4,582 coins. Common throughout all grades except the absolute finest gems. With effort, examples with eye catching color and notable strikes can be located. Cameos bring a minor, gradual premium with the increase in rarity and desirability coming from the deep cameos.
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:
2861
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1888
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:
1888
Denomination:
3cN
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
4,582
Coinage Type:
Three cent nickel
Coinage Years:
1865-1889
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
93785
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Coin Value History
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1888 3CN PR66 Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (1/3). PCGS Population: (2/2). PR66. ...
$2,040
3CN 1888 PCGS PR67+ DCAM CAC
$20,562
1888 3cN PCGS Proof 64 DCAM
$1,011
1888 3CN PR65+ Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/4 and 1/1+). NGC Census: (0/3 and 0/0+). PR65....
$1,020
1888 3CN PR63 Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (1/3). PCGS Population (0/5). ...
$558
1888 3CN PR66+ Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$3,642
3CN 1888 PCGS PR67+ DCAM CAC
$15,275
1888 3CN PR64 Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (1/3). PCGS Population: (2/5). PR64. ...
$588
1888 3CN PR65 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/4 and 1/1+). NGC Census: (0/3 and 0/0+). PR65....
$1,170
1888 3CN PR66 Ultra Cameo NGC. ...
$2,350
3CN 1888 PCGS PR67+ DCAM CAC
$19,975
1888 3CN PR64 Deep Cameo PCGS. A liberally frosted specimen with lovely golden and blue pastel accents. Although not given ...
$1,035
1888 3CN PR65+ Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$1,292
1888 3CN PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS. ...
$3,525
3CN 1888 PCGS PR67 DCAM CAC
$15,862
1888 3CN PR64 Deep Cameo PCGS. The mirrored fields ...
$1,092
1888 3CN PR65+ Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$2,060
1888 3CN PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS. ...
$4,025
1888 3CN PR67 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$18,800
1888 3CN PR66 ★ Ultra Cameo NGC. CAC. ...
$6,900
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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