Name: 1872 3cN PR DCAM
SKU: 2813

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With a mintage of a mere 950 coins, the 1872 Proof Three Cent Nickel is common throughout all grades except for the absolute finest gems, as most of the coins are still in existence. It can be difficult, but not impossible, to find examples with attractive color and strong strike. Cameos garner a slight premium with an the increase in rarity and desirability for 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: 2813

Designer: James B. Longacre

Obverse Designer: James B. Longacre

Obverse Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1872

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: 1872

Denomination: 3cN

Designation: PR

Mint Location: Philadelphia

Mintage: 950

Coinage Type: Three cent nickel

Coinage Years: 1865-1889

Composition: 75% copper; 25% nickel

PCGS #: 93768

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