Offered here is an authentic 1867 Three-Cent Nickel, a classic mid-19th-century U.S. coin struck at the Philadelphia Mint. The three-cent nickel series (1865–1889) was introduced to help alleviate the coin shortages that persisted after the Civil War, making it an important and widely collected historic denomination.

Designed by James B. Longacre, the obverse features a bold profile of Liberty wearing a coronet, while the reverse displays the large Roman numeral “III” surrounded by a beautifully detailed laurel wreath. The design is elegant, compact, and distinctly representative of post-war American numismatics.

This example grades Fine (F), showing moderate, even circulation wear with clearly visible details. Liberty’s portrait retains good definition, the legends remain sharp, and the III on the reverse is bold and fully readable. The coin has developed a pleasing, natural silver-gray patina typical of original copper-nickel alloys from this era.

Coin Highlights:

• Date: 1867

• Mint: Philadelphia (no mintmark)

• Denomination: Three-Cent Nickel (3¢)

• Composition: Copper-Nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel)

• Weight: 1.94 grams

• Diameter: 17.9 mm

• Designer: James B. Longacre

• Condition: Fine (F) – crisp Roman numeral, defined Liberty profile, natural patina

• Historic Series: Minted only from 1865–1889

The 1867 three-cent nickel is a popular early-year issue from a short-lived and increasingly collectible U.S. coin series. Fine-grade examples offer excellent value for collectors building a type set or seeking original 19th-century American coinage with solid detail and historic appeal.