1865-1889 Nickel Three Cent Pieces
After two years of extremely low mintages, the Philadelphia Mint did not produce the nickel three cent piece for circulation in 1886. Instead the coins were only struck in proof format for collectors. This was the third time such a situation had occurred during the series. The 1886 Proof Nickel Three Cent Piece (Buy on […]
The 1885 Nickel Three Cent Piece (Buy on eBay) recorded the lowest mintage of the series at a scant 1,000 pieces. Along with 1884, this issue ranks as one of the key dates for a complete series of circulation strike coins. Despite the lower mintage, the 1885 issue has a larger number of surviving examples […]
The 1884 Nickel Three Cent Piece (Buy on eBay) represents one of the keys to a complete collection of circulation strikes. The mintage of 1,700 pieces was the second lowest of the series behind the 1885, however the survival rate was lower for this issue. Since very few examples of the issue were saved, gems […]
The 1878 Proof Nickel Three Cent Piece (Buy on eBay) represents the second of three proof-only issues for the series. Due to declining use within circulation, the production of circulation strikes was unnecessary for a second year, although proof versions were struck for collectors. The proof mintage for this year was 2,350 pieces, considerably higher […]
By the mid-1870’s production quantities for the Nickel Three Cent Piece had dropped considerably since there was little demand for the denomination in commerce. However, proof versions of the denomination would be struck for collectors. The 1877 Proof Nickel Three Cent Piece (Buy on eBay) had a mintage of just 900 pieces. This ranks as […]
The Nickel Three Cent Pieces were produced from 1865 to 1889, with all issues struck at the Philadelphia Mint. The nickel version of the three cent denomination had been introduced due to the hoarding of the silver counterpart during the years of the American Civil War. The first year of series marked the highest mintage […]
The Nickel Three Cent Piece was struck in a composition of 75% copper and 25% nickel. The coins generally have a silvery-gray appearance that can be a little bit dull when viewed in hand. Each coin has a diameter of 17.9 millimeters and weight 1.94 grams (29.9 grains). The coins have a plain edge. All […]