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The mintage for the 1872 Three Cent Nickel remains below a million coins struck. Common in all grades up to gem. MS65 and MS66 are a bit scarce with any finer gems being very rare. The strike for this issue is very strong with clash-marks being the only problem.
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:
2774
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:
Business
Diameter:
17.9
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1872
Denomination:
3cN
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
862,000
Coinage Type:
Three cent nickel
Coinage Years:
1865-1889
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3738
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Coin Value History
1872 3cN MS
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1872 3cN MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$9,750 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $8,000 | $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 |
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
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
1872 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. MS-61 (PCGS).
$244
1872 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. MS-64 (PCGS).
$576
1872 3CN AU55 ANACS. Mintage 861,000....
$139
1872 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. MS-65 (PCGS).
$840
1872 3CN AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (44/231). Mintage 861,000. ...
$159
1872 3CN MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (15/1). NGC Census: (5/1). CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 861,000. ...
$1,560
1872 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. MS-62 (NGC).
$216
1872 3CN MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (36/84). PCGS Population: (78/116). CDN: $225 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 861,000....
$240
1872 3cN PCGS AU50
$91
1872 3cN ANACS AU53 - No Reserve!
$48
1872 3CN -- Environmental Damage -- PCGS Genuine. Unc Details. NGC Census: (2/141). PCGS Population (5/165). Mintage: 861,0...
$59
1872 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Unc Details--Spot Removed (PCGS).
$70
1872 3CN XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population (4/200). NGC Census: (1/155). Mintage: 861,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free ...
$86
1872 3CN VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/154). NGC Census: (0/113). Mintage: 861,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin...
$31
1872 3CN Fine12--Corroded--ANACS, VF Details. The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (Greysheet) wholesale "bid" price is $12.00....
$12
1872 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. MS-61 (NGC).
$152
1872 3CN MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (70/43). NGC Census: (50/33). CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 861,000....
$432
1872 3CN AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: 21 in 55, 292 finer (2/26). CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 861,000. ...
$149
1872 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. MS-65 (PCGS). CAC.
$1,080
1872 3CN AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (24/173). PCGS Population: (42/226). CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 861,000...
$129
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