The image displays a United States Three Cent Nickel, specifically from the year 1865.
Key information about this coin:
- Minting Period & Location: Minted from 1865 to 1889, exclusively at the Philadelphia Mint.
- Composition: Composed of 75% copper and 25% nickel.
- Design: Features Liberty wearing a coronet on the obverse (front) and the Roman numeral "III" (indicating the three-cent denomination) surrounded by a wreath on the reverse (back).
- Historical Context: Introduced after the Civil War to replace the earlier silver three-cent piece and address the need for small change.
- Value: Values vary significantly based on condition and rarity, with common dates in good condition starting around $11, while uncirculated or rare dates can reach much higher values, even thousands of dollars.