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1874 3-Cent Nickel MS Values
Details
The 1874 is a decent type coin for the Three Cent Nickel Series. Very common up through MS65 at which point the coin becomes scarce as a high-gem. Only the finest of gems are very rare. The striking is an issue for this date, especially with regard to the left numeral on the reverse which is very weak.
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.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
790,000
Coinage Type:
Three cent nickel
Coinage Years:
1865-1889
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
Physical Characteristics
Weight:
1.94 gr
Weight:
0.0624 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
17.9 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1874
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
III
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
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