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1865 Misplaced Date 3-Cent Nickel MS FS-303 Values
Details
This 1865 Three Cent Nickel is the first year of issue for this new design and metal composition. Extremely common up to MS65 at which point the coin becomes scarce as a gem. Only the finest of gems are very rare. Beware of weak strikes and die cracks for this issue.
Obverse: 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: 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.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
11,382,000
Coinage Type:
Three cent nickel
Coinage Years:
1865-1889
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Misplaced Date
Variety 2:
FS-303
Physical Characteristics
Weight:
1.94 gr
Weight:
0.0624 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
17.9 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1865
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
III
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
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