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The mintage in the Three CentNickel Series continues to drop in 1876 to 162,000, making it a slightly scarcer type coin. Very common up to MS65 at which point the coin becomes scarce as a high-gem. Only the finest of gems are very rare.
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:
2779
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1876
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
III
Weight (gr):
1.94 gr
Weight (oz):
0.0624 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
17.9
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1876
Denomination:
3cN
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
162,000
Coinage Type:
Three cent nickel
Coinage Years:
1865-1889
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3744
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Coin Value History
1876 3cN MS
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1876 3cN MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$3,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $2,500 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
3-Cent Nickel 3cN 1865-1889 MS [Type]
Worth: $7 – $14,400
1865 3cN MS
Worth: $9 – $12,000
1866 3cN MS
Worth: $7 – $8,400
1867 3cN MS
Worth: $9 – $5,000
1868 3cN MS
Worth: $7 – $7,800
1869 3cN MS
Worth: $7 – $7,200
1870 3cN MS
Worth: $9 – $8,000
1871 3cN MS
Worth: $9 – $6,600
1872 3cN MS
Worth: $9 – $7,800
1873 3cN Closed 3 MS
Worth: $12 – $6,200
1873 3CN Open 3 MS
Worth: $12 – $3,600
1874 3cN MS
Worth: $9 – $9,000
1875 3cN MS
Worth: $12 – $7,800
1879 3cN MS
Worth: $35 – $3,000
1880 3cN MS
Worth: $50 – $2,300
1876 3CN AU55 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 162,000. ...
$244
1876 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. MS-64 (NGC).
$810
1876 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. AU Details--Harshly Cleaned (NGC).
$125
1876 3CN MS65 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 36 in 65 (1 in 65+), 17 finer. CAC: 12 in 65, 8 finer (12/25). CDN: $1,080 Whsle....
$1,830
1876 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. MS-62 (PCGS).
$312
1876 3CN AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (29/164). Mintage 162,000. ...
$204
1876 3CN MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (12/0 and 4/0+). Mintage 162,000. ...
$2,280
1876 3CN MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (34/111). NGC Census: (20/67). CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 162,000...
$360
1876 3CN AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/206). NGC Census: (8/132). CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 162,000....
$134
1876 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. MS-61 (PCGS).
$240
1876 3cN NGC XF45 - No Reserve!
$48
1876 3CN -- Corroded -- ANACS. AU50 Details. NGC Census: (0/90). PCGS Population (3/126). Mintage: 160,800. Numismedia Wsl....
$32
1876 3CN --Obv Planchet Flaw--UNC NGC. UNC Details. NGC Census: (1/79). PCGS Population (0/107). Mintage: 160,800. Numis...
$115
1876 3CN XF40 ANACS. The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (Greysheet) wholesale "bid" price is $38.00....
$54
1876 3CN AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (16/188). NGC Census: (11/116). CDN: $105 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 162,00...
$150
1876 3CN MS64 NGC. Housed in a Generation 5 fatty holder. NGC Census: (43/25). Mintage 162,000....
$720
1876 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. MS-65 (PCGS).
$1,080
1876 3CN MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (14/88). PCGS Population: (16/146). CDN: $220 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 162,000....
$312
1876 3CN AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (28/164). Mintage 162,000. ...
$288
1876 3CN MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/0). NGC Census: (4/0). CDN: $1,650 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 162,000. ...
$1,680
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