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With a low mintage of just 700 coins, most of which are still in existence, the 1875 Proof Three Cent Nickel is common up to PR66; at which point, this coin becomes scarce. All finer specimens are rare. With effort, collectors can locate examples with eye catching color and a strong strike. Cameos have a small premium associated with them; while deep cameos are significantly more rare and coveted.
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:
2821
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1875
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:
1875
Denomination:
3cN
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
700
Coinage Type:
Three cent nickel
Coinage Years:
1865-1889
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
83771
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Coin Value History
1875 3cN PR CAM
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1875 3cN PR CAM
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$3,750 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $3,100 | $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 |
1875 3CN PR65 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (13/15). NGC Census: (3/4). PR65. ...
$1,260
1875 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (16/0). NGC Census: (3/1). PR66. ...
$2,160
1875 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Proof-64 Cameo (PCGS).
$720
1875 3cN NGC Proof 67 CAM
$3,255
1875 3CN PR62 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (1/8). PCGS Population (0/15). (#83771)...
$184
1875 3CN PR65+ Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (13/14 and 3/1+). NGC Census: (2/4 and 0/1+). PR65. ...
$930
3CN 1875 PCGS PR66 CAM
$1,939
1875 3CN PR64 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/25). NGC Census: (6/7). PR64. ...
$432
3CN 1875 PCGS PR65+ CAM CAC
$1,292
1875 3CN PR66+ Cameo NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (3/1 and 1/0+). PCGS Population: (14/0 and 1/0+). PR66. ...
$2,040
1875 3CN PR64 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (3/15). NGC Census: (5/7). ...
$764
3CN 1875 PCGS PR65 CAM CAC
$1,234
3CN 1875 PCGS PR66 CAM
$1,880
1875 3CN PR64 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (5/5). PCGS Population (4/12). (#83771)...
$475
1875 3CN PR65 Cameo PCGS Secure. PCGS Population: (12/13 and 3/1+). NGC Census: (2/4 and 0/1+). PR65. ...
$960
1875 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (13/0). NGC Census: (3/0). PR66. From The Maltese Collection. ...
$1,260
1875 3cN PCGS/CAC Proof 65 CAM
$1,050
1875 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (13/0). NGC Census: (3/0). PR66. From The Michelle McCaulley Memorial Coll...
$1,200
1875 3CN PR65 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (2/4). PCGS Population: (12/13). PR65. ...
$660
1875 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$2,040
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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