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The mintage continues to drop for the Three Cent Nickels in 1880 with just 21,000 coins struck. The ultimate type coin as the mintage is low which makes it more desirable, yet still quite affordable. Very common up through MS65 at which point the coin becomes scarce as a high-gem. Only the finest of gems are very rare.
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:
2781
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1880
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
III
Weight (gr):
1.94 gr
Weight (oz):
0.0624 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
17.9
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1880
Denomination:
3cN
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
21,000
Coinage Type:
Three cent nickel
Coinage Years:
1865-1889
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3748
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Coin Value History
1880 3cN MS
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1880 3cN MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$2,900 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $2,550 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $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 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
3-Cent Nickel 3cN 1865-1889 MS [Type]
![3-Cent Nickel 3cN 1865-1889 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1880_3cn.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $9 – $14,400
1865 3cN MS
Worth: $11 – $12,000
1866 3cN MS
Worth: $9 – $8,400
1867 3cN MS
Worth: $9 – $5,000
1868 3cN MS
Worth: $9 – $7,800
1869 3cN MS
Worth: $9 – $7,200
1870 3cN MS
Worth: $11 – $8,000
1871 3cN MS
Worth: $11 – $6,600
1872 3cN MS
Worth: $11 – $7,800
1873 3cN Closed 3 MS
Worth: $12 – $6,200
1873 3CN Open 3 MS
Worth: $12 – $3,600
1874 3cN MS
Worth: $11 – $9,000
1875 3cN MS
Worth: $12 – $7,800
1876 3cN MS
Worth: $18 – $2,400
1879 3cN MS
Worth: $35 – $3,000
1880 3CN MS62 NGC. Vault Box - Series 9. NGC Census: 11 in 62, 157 finer (8/26). CDN: $330 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. M...
$390
1880 3CN MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population: 51 in 67 (7 in 67+), 0 finer (7/26). CDN: $2,050 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintag...
$2,440
1880 3CN XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: 19 in 40, 365 finer (7/26). CDN: $166 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 21,000. ...
$207
1880 3CN Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: 13 in 15, 460 finer (6/26). CDN: $135 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. Mintage 21,...
$220
1880 3CN MS66 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 93 in 66 (11 in 66+), 51 finer. CAC: 31 in 66, 19 finer (6/26). CDN: $864 Whsle....
$1,190
1880 3CN MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: 66 in 65 (3 in 65+), 144 finer (3/26). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintag...
$732
1880 3CN -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. MS60 Details. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 3,955. ...
$268
1880 3CN MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: 26 in 63, 263 finer (2/26). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 21,000. ...
$488
1880 3CN VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: 25 in 25, 421 finer (2/26). CDN: $142 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 21,000. ...
$195
1880 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. VF Details--Scratch (PCGS).
$144
1880 3CN AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/305). Mintage 21,000. ...
$240
1880 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. VF-35 (PCGS).
$216
1880 3CN AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/314). Mintage 21,000. ...
$216
1880 3CN XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (20/311). NGC Census: (8/179). CDN: $170 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 21,000....
$252
1880 3CN -- Whizzed, Corroded -- ANACS. VF20 Details. Mintage 21,000....
$105
1880 3cN NGC/CAC AU58
$400
1880 3CN VG10 NGC. NGC Census: (1/229). PCGS Population: (3/418). CDN: $112 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG10. Mintage 21,000. ...
$129
1880 3CN MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (37/89). PCGS Population: (52/188). CDN: $525 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 21,000. ...
$540
1880 3CN VF30 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (12/288). NGC Census: (7/182). Mintage 21,000. ...
$164
1880 3CN MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (3/153). PCGS Population (3/208). Mintage: 21,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NG...
$282
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