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The 1868 Proof Three Cent Nickel comes from a mintage of just 600 coins, most of which still exist. Common up to the gem level. PR65 and PR66 are scarce and all grades finer are rare. Examples with eye catching color and strong strikes are out there if you're up for the hunt. There is a small, gradual premium for cameos with an 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:
2801
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1868
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:
1868
Denomination:
3cN
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
600
Coinage Type:
Three cent nickel
Coinage Years:
1865-1889
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
93764
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Coin Value History
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1868 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Proof-65+ Deep Cameo (PCGS). CAC.
$1,500
1868 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Proof-66 Deep Cameo (PCGS).
$2,160
1868 3CN PR67 Deep Cameo PCGS. JD-1, High R.2....
$12,000
1868 3CN PR64 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (1/18). NGC Census: (1/12). CDN Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin i...
$881
3CN 1868 PCGS PR65+ DCAM CAC
$1,528
1868 3CN PR66+ Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. A brilliant example, starkly contrasted and sharply struck. The vertical lines on the ...
$3,720
1868 3CN PR67 Ultra Cameo NGC. JD-1, High R.2....
$3,600
1868 3CN PR64 Deep Cameo PCGS. An untoned and extraordinarily well mirrored specimen that adds a remarkable amount of contr...
$1,610
1868 3CN PR65+ Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (8/11 and 3/6+). NGC Census: (3/9 and 0/0+). PR65. From The Mal...
$1,440
3CN 1868 PCGS PR66+ DCAM CAC
$3,878
1868 3CN PR67 Ultra Cameo NGC. ...
$3,000
3CN 1868 PCGS PR65+ DCAM CAC
$3,525
1868 3CN PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS. Ex: TDP Collection. PCGS Population: (11/0). NGC Census: (4/5). PR66....
$2,040
1868 3CN PR67 Ultra Cameo NGC. ...
$3,984
3CN 1868 PCGS PR65+ DCAM CAC
$1,351
3CN 1868 PCGS PR66+ DCAM CAC
$3,878
1868 3CN PR67 Ultra Cameo NGC. ...
$4,704
1868 3CN PR65 Deep Cameo PCGS. ...
$1,028
3CN 1868 PCGS PR66 DCAM CAC
$2,310
$2,875
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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