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The 1869 Proof Three Cent Nickel comes from a slightly higher mintage of 1,000 coins. Common through PR65. Examples in PR66 are scarce and anything finer is considered rare. Eye appeal with regard to color and strong strikes are out there but require some effort to find. Cameos bring a small, gradual premium with rarity and desirability increasing with deep cameos.
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:
2806
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1870
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
III
Weight (gr):
1.94 gr
Weight (oz):
0.0624 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
17.9
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1870
Denomination:
3cN
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,000
Coinage Type:
Three cent nickel
Coinage Years:
1865-1889
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
83766
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Coin Value History
1870 3cN PR CAM
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1870 3cN PR CAM
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$6,750 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $5,500 | $1,234 |
| PR66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
3-Cent Nickel 3cN 1865-1889 PR [Type]
![3-Cent Nickel 3cN 1865-1889 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/18673cn.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $165 – $4,500
1865 3cN PR
Worth: $600 – $7,500
1866 3cN PR
Worth: $165 – $5,400
1867 3cN PR
Worth: $165 – $4,080
1868 3cN PR
Worth: $165 – $3,360
1869 3cN PR
Worth: $231 – $3,900
1870 3cN PR
Worth: $165 – $4,200
1871 3cN PR
Worth: $165 – $2,700
1872 3cN PR
Worth: $165 – $3,600
1873 3cN Closed 3 PR
Worth: $165 – $4,200
1874 3cN PR
Worth: $165 – $3,900
1875 3cN PR
Worth: $165 – $932
1876 3cN PR
Worth: $165 – $4,080
1877 3cN PR
Worth: $860 – $3,600
1878 3cN PR
Worth: $480 – $8,400
1870 3CN PR64 Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 21 in 64 Cameo, 56 finer. CAC: 8 in 64, 42 finer (11/25). ...
$482
1870 3CN PR65 Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (36/20). NGC Census: (41/31). PR65. ...
$660
3CN 1870 PCGS PR66 CAM
$911
1870 3CN PR67+ Cameo NGC. ...
$6,462
1870 3CN PR63 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (1/48). NGC Census: (3/68). From The Teich Family Collection. ...
$323
1870 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Proof-64 Cameo (NGC).
$360
1870 3CN PR65 Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (36/21). NGC Census: (41/29). PR65. ...
$690
1870 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (20/1). NGC Census: (26/3). PR66. ...
$1,140
1870 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Proof-67 Cameo (PCGS). CAC. Secure Holder.
$10,134
1870 3CN PR63 Cameo NGC. Bright and untoned with a pronounced cameo contrast. A few lintmarks and some scattered carbon are...
$374
1870 3CN PR64 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (18/59). NGC Census: (10/66). PR64. ...
$324
1870 3CN PR65 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (36/16). NGC Census: (41/26). PR65. ...
$750
1870 3cN NGC/CAC Proof 66 CAM ex: James G. K. McClure
$1,075
1870 3CN PR67 Cameo NGC. An amply mirrored representative that benefits from noticeable contrast with the chalky central de...
$4,025
1870 3CN PR64 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (10/64). PCGS Population (16/40). ...
$352
1870 3CN PR65 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (36/16). NGC Census: (41/26). PR65. From The Maltese Collection. ...
$630
3CN 1870 PCGS PR66 CAM
$1,028
1870 3CN PR67 Cameo NGC. The ice-white devices and legends display obvious cameo contrast with the darkly mirrored fields. ...
$10,350
1870 3CN PR64 Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (16/39). NGC Census: (10/68). ...
$376
3CN 1870 PCGS PR65 CAM CAC
$962
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