Sold by great american coin company and ships from amazon fulfillment. Below you will find checklists for many different coin series and themes described in our how to collect articles. Get the best deals on us three cents when you shop the largest online selection at. The site will be as simple and user friendly as possible. This dansco supreme coin album displays three cent and 20 cent pieces minted between 1851 and 1876. Look up coin prices and values to see how much your collection is worth. Three cent nickels dated 1865 run the gamut in strike, luster, and eye appeal. The coppernickel threecent piece, often called a threecent nickel piece or threecent nickel, was designed by us mint chief engraver james b. Old nickel values are benefiting from renewed collector demand. Liberty twentydollar gold coin double eagle what you need to know about bicentennial quarters. Because the series was only produced by the mint for 25 years, several editions may be considered rare and very collectible.
Even keep track of your coin collection in an online database. Features 2 removable pages with a total of 25 coin ports visible from both sides and protected with acetate. From 1865 to 1873, the mint struck a three cent silver piece as well. This is just a guide to give you an idea of what your coin might grade. Insightful nickel coin books serve as valuable reference tools and enlightening reading.
Three cent nickel 18651889 values pcgs price guide. Three cent nickels proved popular when introduced in 1865 because the only coins then circulating were the bronze 95% copper one and two cent. In example, its possible for a coin to grade g4 on its obverse, but grade vg8. The mintages for the business strike and proof 3 cent nickels are listed in the authoritative reference on three cent nickels as the following, except the 1873 closed 3 and open 3 mintages are taken from the red book. Apmex offers 3 cent nickels at competitive precious metals prices.
Nickel three cents 18651889 the disappearance from circulation of silver three cent pieces during the civil war resulted in the issuance of fractional paper currency replacements. How to gradethree cents nickels picture grade comparison. Books that cover the 3 cent nickel series of coins are. Look in the type categories for coins other than 3c nickels for sale. Additionally, a three cent bronze coin was made as a pattern in 1863. This page also shows coins listed for sale so you can buy and sell. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. The pcgs price guide is a guide to assist the coin buying public in determining values for all important united states rare coins.
At the urging of nickel producer joseph wharton, a copper nickel coin of slightly larger size was introduced in 1865 to retire the unpopular notes. The coppernickel threecent piece, often called a threecent nickel piece or threecent nickel. Three cent nickel value mint state ms and key date listed three cent nickel values is for graded, certified and authenticated coins in pcgs or ngc holders. For its canadian counterpart, see nickel canadian coin. Collecting three cent nickels liberty coin service. The history of the threecent nickel a very special coin. A nickel, in american usage, is a five cent coin struck by the united states mint. A total of 34 coins 5 full date buffalo nickels, 25 unsearched wheat pennies, 3 steel cents, and a silver mercury dime all in a nice presentation velveteen bag the american coins collection. Three cent nickels and five cent nickels consisted of 25% nickel and tend to look like they are composed of a much higher percentage of nickel, due to the way nickel dominates copper in copper. By getting your coin graded by a professional numismatist, you can get a very good idea on the potential value of your three cent nickel. As a work in progress it will be continually improved upon. For united states coins once termed nickels, see flying eagle cent, indian head cent, and three cent nickel.
It was initially popular, but its place in commerce was supplanted by the fivecent piece, or nickel. Welcome to littletons exclusive checklists for the most widely collected types of u. Get the best deals on us three cent nickels when you shop the largest online selection at. The new higher values for all the nickel series are covered here. Three cent nickels and five cent nickels consisted of 25% nickel and tend to look like they are composed of a much higher percentage of nickel, due to. Shop showing 116 of 547 results default sorting sort by popularity sort by average rating sort by latest sort by price. Dansco coin album for collecting three cent silver and twenty cent pieces. Some other books that have useful information on 3 cent nickels are. The mint produced two different three cent coins for circulation. Longacre and struck by the united states bureau of the mint from 1865 to 1889. Of those twentyfive different dates, are rare and more valuable.
The red book a guide book of united states coins by r. Specializing in the 3 cent nickel series of us coins 18651889. Pictures and images of three cents nickel for grading this us coin. The three cent nickel was a general circulation coin produced by the united states mint from 1865 to 1889. The pcgs price guide prices apply only to pcgsgraded coins. The three cent nickel was discontinued in 1889, partly because of the controversy of it being the same size as the dime, but mostly because the cost of a postage stamp had now fallen to two cents and a three cent coin was less in demand. The three cent nickel was the product of a long chain of events be. Usa coin book us coin values and prices buy and sell. Each checklist contains a complete listing of dates and mint marks for the specified series, so you can keep track of the coins you own and the coins you need to complete your series collection. Cannot view both sides of coin without removal from folder. Coin albums for coin collectors coin supply express. The 3 cent nickel web page is meant to sell nice examples of 3 cent nickels to collectors.
The rest are a sample of raw coin sell but this is not a guarantee your coin with the same date, mint, grade and holder will sell for this exact value. During the period from 1865 to 1873, both coins were minted, albeit in very small quantities for the silver. The disappearance from circulation of silver threecent pieces during the civil war resulted in the issuance of fractional paper. Usa coin book an easy and simple way to buy, sell, auction off and keep track of coins online. Yeoman, edited by kenneth bressett united states threecent and five cent pieces an action guide for the collector and investor by q. Everything else free delivery possible on eligible purchases. They are found fully struck and all the way down to poorly struck hair curls weak, wreath detail missing, and the roman numerals with almost no vertical lines present. Feel free to download these checklists to assist you with your collecting interests. Sure, many three cent nickels quietly increased in value during the 2000s. The pcgs price guide is a guide to assist the coin buying public in determining values for all. The united states three cent piece was a unit of currency equaling 3. Find value in the details, the rare dates, but mostly grading the condition of your coins reveals how much they are worth. Shop our large selection of precious metals products today. Connect with dealers, other coin collectors and put coins up on your wishlist look up coin prices and values and ask for coins on your wishlist to make offers for.
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