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The 1889 Three Cent Nickel is the final year of issue for the series and the denomination as a whole. For that reason, it is a desirable type coin. With a mintage of 3,436 coins, it is common through MS66. It is scarce at MS67; and, anything finer would be considered rare. Cameos bring a modest premium with increased rarity and demand coming from 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:
2862
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1889
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:
1889
Denomination:
3cN
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,436
Coinage Type:
Three cent nickel
Coinage Years:
1865-1889
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3786
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Coin Value History
1889 3cN PR
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1889 3cN PR
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR68 |
|
$7,000 | $1,234 |
| PR68 | - | $5,500 | $1,234 |
| PR67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $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 |
1889 3CN PR64 PCGS. CDN: $365 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 3,436. ...
$464
1889 3CN PR65 PCGS. Mintage 3,436. ...
$492
1889 3CN PR66 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 2.1 green label holder. CDN: $510 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 3,436....
$660
1889 3CN PR67+ PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (59/2). Mintage 3,436. ...
$1,320
1889 3CN PR63 NGC. NGC Census: (45/960). Mintage 3,436. ...
$288
1889 3CN PR62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (27/1252). NGC Census: (19/1007). CDN: $235 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR62. Mintage 3,43...
$210
1889 3CN PR68 NGC. NGC Census: (5/0). PCGS Population: (3/0). CDN: $5,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR68. Mintage 3,436. ...
$2,160
1889 3CN Nickel three Cent Planchet Defect PR60 ANACS. . NGC Census: (1/903). PCGS Population (1/1101). Mintage: 3,436. Num...
$322
1889 3CN PR55 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/828). PCGS Population (1/1056). Mintage: 3,436. (#3786)...
$138
1889 3CN PR64 PCGS. Mintage 3,436. ...
$324
1889 3CN PR65 NGC. Housed in a Generation 4 fatty holder. CDN: $430 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 3,436....
$660
1889 3CN PR66 PCGS. Mintage 3,436. ...
$540
1889 3CN PR67 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (57/2). Mintage 3,436. ...
$1,080
1889 3CN PR63 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (86/1161). NGC Census: (45/961). CDN: $265 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage ...
$288
1889 3CN PR62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (27/1231). NGC Census: (17/982). CDN: $220 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR62. Mintage 3,436...
$240
1889 3CN PR68 NGC. ...
$2,160
1889 3CN PR60--Corroded--ANACS. NGC Census: (1/811). PCGS Population (1/1042). Mintage: 3,436. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $160....
$126
1889 3CN PR64 NGC. NGC Census: (258/702). PCGS Population: (344/816). CDN: $295 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 3,436...
$360
1889 3CN PR65 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. CDN: $430 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 3,436....
$528
1889 3CN PR66 PCGS. CAC. Mintage 3,436. ...
$720
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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