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With a mintage of a mere 950 coins, the 1872 Proof Three Cent Nickel is common throughout all grades except for the absolute finest gems, as most of the coins are still in existence. It can be difficult, but not impossible, to find examples with attractive color and strong strike. Cameos garner a slight premium with an the increase in rarity and desirability for 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:
2812
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1872
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:
1872
Denomination:
3cN
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
950
Coinage Type:
Three cent nickel
Coinage Years:
1865-1889
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
83768
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Coin Value History
1872 3cN PR CAM
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$6,000 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $5,000 | $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 |
1872 3CN PR65 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: 31 in 65 Cameo (1 in 65+), 33 finer (12/25). ...
$702
1872 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. JD-1, the only known dies. Rarity-2. Proof-66 Cameo (PCGS). CAC.
$2,040
1872 3CN PR63 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (5/68). PCGS Population: (4/74). PR63. ...
$324
1872 3CN PR64 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (19/52). NGC Census: (10/56). PR64. ...
$468
1872 3CN PR67 Cameo NGC. ...
$3,840
1872 3CN PR65 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (30/25). ...
$504
1872 3CN PR66 Cameo NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (24/1). PCGS Population: (21/2). PR66. ...
$960
1872 3cN NGC Proof 63 CAM
$325
1872 3CN PR64 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (18/56). NGC Census: (10/54). PR64. ...
$396
1872 3CN PR65 Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (30/24). NGC Census: (30/27). PR65. ...
$588
3CN 1872 PCGS PR66 CAM CAC
$1,292
1872 3CN PR64 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (17/51). NGC Census: (10/51). CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS PR6...
$329
1872 3CN PR65 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (30/25). NGC Census: (29/26). PR65. ...
$720
3CN 1872 PCGS PR66 CAM CAC
$1,351
1872 3CN PR64 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (9/52). PCGS Population (16/34). ...
$364
1872 3CN PR65 Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (30/25). NGC Census: (29/25). PR65. ...
$630
1872 3CN PR66 Cameo NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (24/1). PCGS Population: (21/2). PR66. ...
$690
1872 3CN PR64 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (15/30). NGC Census: (8/47). (#83768)...
$374
1872 3CN PR65 Cameo PCGS. Gold CAC. PCGS Population: (30/25). NGC Census: (28/26). PR65. From The Mike Orlando Co...
$990
1872 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (20/2). NGC Census: (24/1). PR66. From The Michelle McCaulley Memoria...
$840
3-Cent Nickel 3cN 1865-1889 PR [Type]
Worth: $165 – $4,500
1865 3cN PR
Worth: $600 – $7,500
1866 3cN PR
Worth: $165 – $5,400
1867 3cN PR
Worth: $165 – $4,080
1868 3cN PR
Worth: $165 – $3,360
1869 3cN PR
Worth: $231 – $3,900
1870 3cN PR
Worth: $165 – $4,200
1871 3cN PR
Worth: $165 – $2,700
1872 3cN PR
Worth: $165 – $3,600
1873 3cN Closed 3 PR
Worth: $165 – $4,200
1874 3cN PR
Worth: $165 – $3,900
1875 3cN PR
Worth: $165 – $932
1876 3cN PR
Worth: $165 – $4,080
1877 3cN PR
Worth: $860 – $3,600
1878 3cN PR
Worth: $480 – $8,400
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