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1885 3-Cent Nickel MS Values
Details
The most popular key issue from the Three Cent Nickel Series, which also has the smallest mintage of just 1,000 coins. A rare coin in all grades starting in the VF range. Very scarce from VF into Mint State. By MS64 it becomes an extreme rarity with gems being incredibly hard to find as only a handful exist.
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.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,000
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
Design Details
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1885
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
III
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
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