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The 1870 Three CentNickel is very similar to the 1869 in terms of mintage, rarity and value. 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 clash-marks not being as much of an issue as with the 1869.
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:
2772
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1870
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:
1870
Denomination:
3cN
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,335,000
Coinage Type:
Three cent nickel
Coinage Years:
1865-1889
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3736
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Coin Value History
1870 3cN MS
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1870 3cN MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$10,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $8,500 | $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 |
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
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 – $2,400
1879 3cN MS
Worth: $35 – $3,000
1880 3cN MS
Worth: $50 – $2,300
1870 3CN AU58 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 1,335,000. ...
$139
1870 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. MS-65 (PCGS).
$552
1870 3CN MS64 NGC. CDN: $235 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 1,335,000. ...
$288
1870 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. MS-66+ (PCGS).
$1,680
1870 3CN MS67 NGC....
$4,080
1870 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. MS-63 (NGC).
$240
1870 3CN MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (60/303). PCGS Population: (60/342). CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 1,335,0...
$154
1870 3CN Doubled Die Obverse, DDO-002, Double Die Reverse, DDR-1 -- Cleaned -- ANACS. Unc Details, Net AU50. Mintage 1,335,...
$149
1870 3CN Doubled Die Obverse, DDO-001, Repunched Date, RPD-001 -- Cleaned -- ANACS AU Details, Net XF40. Mintage 1,335,000....
$109
1870 3CN MS61 ANACS. Mintage 1,335,000. ...
$114
1870 3cN PCGS/CAC AU55
$140
1870 3cN PCGS VG Details (Residue)
$15
1870 3CN AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (7/368). NGC Census: (5/355). Mintage: 1,335,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fre...
$74
1870 3CN XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (4/351). PCGS Population (7/368). Mintage: 1,335,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free...
$53
1870 3CN --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. XF Details. NGC Census: (0/259). PCGS Population (5/331). Mintage: 1,335,000. Numismedia...
$27
1870 3CN F15 ANACS. Misplaced Date. NGC Census: (0/255). PCGS Population (3/331). Mintage: 1,335,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price...
$21
1870 3CN --Cleaned--ANACS. XF Details, Net VF30. Repunched Date. FS-005. NGC Census: (1/253). PCGS Population (2/328). Minta...
$33
1870 3CN VF25 ANACS FS-005.5....
$27
1870 3CN AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (67/401). NGC Census: (49/364). CDN: $81 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 1,335,0...
$99
1870 3CN MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (66/23). Mintage 1,335,000. ...
$492
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