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1869 Nickel Pattern 3-Cent Nickel PR DCAM J-676
Details
1869 Three-Cent Piece. This is an 1869 version of J-618. Two reverse varieties are known of the nickel striking, one having larger border dentils than the other. Die varieties exist.
Obverse: Liberty Head with coronet. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA surrounding, large date numerals below.
Reverse: Laurel wreath enclosing Roman numeral III.
Basic Information
GSID:
374104
Coin Date:
1869
Denomination:
P3cN / Pattern 3-Cent Nickel
Designation:
PR
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1869
Composition:
Nickel
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Nickel
Variety 2:
J-676
Rarity:
R-4
Physical Characteristics
Strike Type:
Proof
Coin Shape:
Round
