1876 3-Cent Nickel PR CAM Values

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1876 3-Cent Nickel PR CAM Values

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The 1876 Proof Three Cent Nickel comes from a higher mintage of 1,150 coins. Common throughout all grades except the absolute finest gems. Attractive color and strong strikes can be found with some effort. Cameos garner a modest premium, while deep cameos are increasingly rare and desirable.

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.

Basic Information

GSID:

2824

Coin Date:

1876

Denomination:

3cN / 3-Cent Nickel

Designation:

PR

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Mintage:

1,150

Coinage Type:

Three cent nickel

Coinage Years:

1865-1889

Composition:

75% copper; 25% nickel

Physical Characteristics

Weight:

1.94 gr

Weight:

0.0624 oz

Strike Type:

Proof

Diameter:

17.9 mm

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Designer:

James B. Longacre

Obverse Lettering:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1876

Obverse Designer:

James B. Longacre

Reverse Lettering:

III

Reverse Designer:

James B. Longacre

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