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Greysheet Catalog Details (GSID: 2780)
With a stoppage in production of two years, the Three Cent Nickel Series returned in 1879 with a far lower mintage from all previous years with just 38,000 coins struck. Very common up to MS65 at which point the coin becomes scarce as a high-gem. Only the finest of gems are very rare. The strike for this issue is very strong with clash-marks not being as much of an issue as in the 1879.
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.

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GSID: 2780
Coin Date: 1879
Denomination: 3cN / 3-Cent Nickel
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 38,000
Coinage Type: Three cent nickel
Coinage Years: 1865-1889
Composition: 75% copper; 25% nickel
Strike Type: Business
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