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The 1884 Proof Three Cent Nickel is a great type coin for its series because of its relative affordability and higher mintage of 3,942 coins. Common throughout all grades except the absolute finest gems. Examples with noteworthy color and strong strikes are out there but a challenge to find. Modest premiums for cameos and increased rarity and demand for deep cameos.
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:
2847
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1884
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:
1884
Denomination:
3cN
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,942
Coinage Type:
Three cent nickel
Coinage Years:
1865-1889
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3780
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Coin Value History
1884 3cN PR
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1884 3cN PR
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR68 |
|
$6,000 | $1,234 |
| PR68 | - | $5,000 | $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]
![3-Cent Nickel 3cN 1865-1889 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/18673cn.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
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 – $1,004
1876 3cN PR
Worth: $165 – $4,080
1877 3cN PR
Worth: $860 – $3,600
1878 3cN PR
Worth: $480 – $8,400
1884 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Proof-66 (PCGS). CAC. OGH Generation 3.0.
$915
1884 3CN PR65 PCGS. CDN: $540 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 3,942. ...
$671
1884 3CN PR64 NGC. CDN: $395 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 3,942. ...
$525
1884 3CN PR67 NGC. CAC. Housed in a Generation 5 fatty holder. NGC Census: 34 in 67 (1 in 67+, 1 in 67*), 0 finer. CAC: 37 ...
$1,560
1884 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Proof-50 (PCGS).
$720
1884 3CN PR63 NGC. Mintage 3,942. ...
$313
1884 3CN PR58 ANACS. Mintage 3,942. ...
$312
1884 3CN PR61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/1341). Mintage 3,942. ...
$228
1884 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. VF Details--Excessive Corrosion (PCGS).
$690
1884 3CN PR62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (43/1279). NGC Census: (26/988). CDN: $235 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR62. Mintage 3,942...
$504
1884 3CN PR53 NGC. NGC Census: (5/1034). PCGS Population: (7/1322). Mintage 3,942. ...
$456
1884 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Proof-30 (PCGS).
$1,080
1884 3CN PR68 PCGS. CAC. ...
$4,700
1884 3CN PR60 NGC. NGC Census: (1/983). PCGS Population (2/1196). Mintage: 3,942. CDN Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS ...
$282
1884 3CN PR55 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (8/1086). NGC Census: (4/912). Mintage: 3,942. (#3780)...
$402
1884 3CN --Scratched--NCS. Proof VF Details. NGC Census: (0/895). PCGS Population (0/1084). Mintage: 3,942. (#3780)...
$253
1884 3CN PR66 PCGS. CDN: $560 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 3,942. ...
$793
1884 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Proof-65 (PCGS).
$671
1884 3CN PR64 PCGS. CAC. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. PCGS Population: (426/734). NGC Census: (271/653). C...
$504
1884 3CN PR67 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (37/1). Mintage 3,942. ...
$1,110
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