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The 1865 Proof Three Cent Nickel is the first and scarcest of its series coming from a mintage of just 500 coins. Scarcity gradually increases from PR60 through PR67 without any major price jumps. Gems would be considered rare with high-end gems being very difficult to locate. Attractive color and strong strikes can be found with some serious searching. Cameos and deep cameos are extremely rare and bring a hefty premium.
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:
2790
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1865
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:
1865
Denomination:
3cN
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
500
Coinage Type:
Three cent nickel
Coinage Years:
1865-1889
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3761
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Coin Value History
1865 3cN PR
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1865 3cN PR
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$9,500 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $8,000 | $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 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
3-Cent Nickel 3cN 1865-1889 PR [Type]
Worth: $165 – $4,500
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
1879 3cN PR
Worth: $165 – $4,500
1865 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. JD-1. Rarity-3-. Repunched Date. Proof-66 (PCGS).
$3,050
1865 3CN PR63 NGC. NGC Census: 8 in 63, 114 finer (4/26). CDN: $1,300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 500. ...
$1,403
1865 3CN JD-1, Low R.3, PR67+ PCGS. ...
$10,370
1865 3CN PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (81/62). Mintage 500. ...
$2,040
1865 3CN Repunched Date, RPD-001, PR61 ANACS. Plate. Mintage 500.Flynn Reference and Cross Reference: RPD-001, BREE...
$1,440
1865 3CN PR65 PCGS. JD-1, Low R.3....
$2,640
1865 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Proof Details--Obverse Improperly Cleaned (NGC).
$388
1865 3CN PR62 NGC. NGC Census: (4/126). PCGS Population (4/151). Mintage: 500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/P...
$1,028
1865 3CN --Cleaned--ANACS. PR60 Details. ...
$748
Multiple Coin Lot...
$20,700
1865 3CN
$35,650
1865 3CN PR66 PCGS. CAC. JD-1, R.3....
$4,100
1865 3CN PR63 PCGS. CAC. ...
$1,410
1865 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. JD-1. Rarity-3-. Proof-67+ (PCGS).
$9,000
1865 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. JD-1. Rarity-3-. Proof-64 (PCGS).
$1,980
1865 3CN PR65 PCGS....
$2,520
1865 3CN Proof Genuine PCGS. The PCGS number ending in .92 suggests cleaning as the reason, or perhaps one of the r...
$489
1865 3cN NGC Proof 62
$1,265
1865 3CN PR60 PCGS. The satiny surfaces of this proof are gold-gray with splashes of periwinkle-blue. Despite light carbon,...
$1,092
1865 3CN PR66 NGC. CAC. ...
$4,800
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