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1887/6 3-Cent Nickel Strong Overdate
Proof Strike
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1887/6 3cN PCGS/CAC Proof 66
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
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1887/6 3cN NGC Proof 67
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
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1887/6 3CN PR67+ NGC. CAC....
Source: Heritage Auctions
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1887/6 3cN NGC Proof 67
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
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1887/6 3CN PR67+ NGC. CAC....
Source: Heritage Auctions
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1887/6 3cN NGC Proof 67
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
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1887/6 3cN NGC Proof 67
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
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1887/6 3CN PR67+ NGC. CAC....
Source: Heritage Auctions
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1887/6 3CN PR67+ NGC. CAC....
Source: Heritage Auctions
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1887/6 3CN PR67 NGC. FS-302....
Source: Heritage Auctions
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1887/6 3CN PR67 NGC. FS-302....
Source: Heritage Auctions
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1887/6 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. FS-302. Proof-67 (NGC).
Source: Stack's Bowers
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1887/6 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. FS-302. Proof-67 (NGC).
Source: Stack's Bowers
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1887/6 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Proof-67 (NGC).
Source: Stack's Bowers
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1887/6 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Proof-67 (NGC).
Source: Stack's Bowers
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1887/6 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. FS-302. Proof-67 (NGC).
Source: Stack's Bowers
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1887/6 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. FS-302. Proof-67 (NGC).
Source: Stack's Bowers
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1887/6 3CN PR67 NGC. FS-302. ...
Source: Heritage Auctions
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1887/6 3CN PR67 NGC. FS-302. ...
Source: Heritage Auctions
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1887/6 3CN PR67 NGC. FS-302. ...
Source: Heritage Auctions
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Greysheet Catalog Details (GSID: 2865)
The 1887/6 overdate variety is popular both as an error and as the only issue from that year within the Proof Three Cent Nickel Series. It is assumed that there were left over dies from the previous year that were reused. There are actually two varieties for this overdate, one of which is strong and the other, weak (describing how easily the six is seen). The weak overdate is scarce with the strong overdate significantly rarer and more desirable.
Obverse: 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: 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 Detail
GSID: | 2865 |
Coin Date: | 1887/6 |
Denomination: | 3cN / 3-Cent Nickel |
Designation: | PR |
Mint Location: | Philadelphia |
Mintage: | 2,960 |
Coinage Type: | Three cent nickel |
Coinage Years: | 1865-1889 |
Composition: | 75% copper; 25% nickel |
Variety: | Strong Overdate |
Strike Type: | Proof |
Diameter: | 17.9 mm |
Weight: | 1.94 gr |
Coin Shape: | Round |
Designer: | James B. Longacre |
Obverse Lettering: | UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1887 |
Obverse Designer: | James B. Longacre |
Reverse Lettering: | III |
Reverse Designer: | James B. Longacre |
PCGS #: | 3784 |
NGC ID: | 276A |
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