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The 1879 Proof Three Cent Nickel is a fantastic type coin for its series as it is relatively affordable and has a higher mintage of 3,200 coins. Common throughout all grades except the absolute finest gems. There is a modest premium for cameos. Deep cameos are increasingly rare and coveted. Eye catching color and strong strikes can be found with some searching.
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:
2832
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1879
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:
1879
Denomination:
3cN
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,200
Coinage Type:
Three cent nickel
Coinage Years:
1865-1889
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3775
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1879 3cN PR
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1879 3cN PR
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR68 |
|
$5,500 | $1,234 |
| PR68 | - | $4,100 | $1,234 |
| PR67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
3-Cent Nickel 3cN 1865-1889 PR [Type]
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
1879 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Proof-64 (PCGS).
$488
1879 3CN PR66 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. CDN: $590 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 3,200. ...
$1,098
1879 3CN PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: 68 in 63 (1 in 63+), 950 finer (4/26). CDN: $375 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintag...
$439
1879 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Proof-65 (PCGS).
$504
1879 3CN PR62 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. PCGS Population: (33/992). CDN: $240 Whsle. Bid for NGC/...
$372
1879 3CN PR67 PCGS. PCGS Population: (60/5). Mintage 3,200. ...
$900
1879 3CN PR61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/1022). Mintage 3,200. ...
$228
1879 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Proof-58 (PCGS).
$240
1879 3CN PR68 NGC. ...
$2,400
1879 3CN -- Environmental Damage -- PCGS Genuine. Proof Unc Details. NGC Census: (2/782). PCGS Population (2/896). Mintage...
$153
1879 3CN --Scratched--ANACS. Proof, Net Proof 45. A ...
$60
1879 3CN PR64 PCGS. CDN: $425 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 3,200. ...
$561
1879 3CN PR66 NGC. Housed in a Generation 5 fatty holder. CDN: $535 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 3,200.From t...
$720
1879 3CN PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (66/883). NGC Census: (41/720). CDN: $240 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 3,200....
$288
1879 3CN PR65 PCGS. CAC. Housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. CAC Population: (60/109).CDN: $430 Whsle. Bid for N...
$564
1879 3CN PR62 NGC. NGC Census: (16/769). PCGS Population: (32/956). CDN: $220 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR62. Mintage 3,200. ...
$222
1879 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. JD-1. Rarity-1. High Date. Proof-67+ (PCGS). CAC.
$3,120
1879 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Proof-61 (ANACS). OH.
$249
3CN 1879 NGC PR68
$2,232
1879 3CN
$178
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