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1879 3-Cent Nickel MS Values
Details
With a stoppage in production of two years, the Three Cent Nickel Series returned in 1879 with a far lower mintage from all previous years with just 38,000 coins struck. Very common up to MS65 at which point the coin becomes scarce as a high-gem. Only the finest of gems are very rare. The strike for this issue is very strong with clash-marks not being as much of an issue as in the 1879.
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:
2780
Coin Date:
1879
Denomination:
3cN / 3-Cent Nickel
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
38,000
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:
Business
Diameter:
17.9 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
