Up for sale is a genuine 1869 Three Cent Nickel certified AU 55 by NGC. This coin exhibits moderate wear confined primarily to the highest areas of the design while retaining much of its original luster. Excellent example for date collectors or type sets!
The Three-Cent Nickel was introduced in 1865, right after the Civil War. During the war, gold, silver, and even copper coins vanished from circulation as people hoarded precious metals. The U.S. Mint needed a durable, low-value coin made from base metals to keep commerce moving.
At the same time, postage stamps dropped to three cents, making a three-cent coin especially practical.
Details:
• Designer: James B. Longacre
• Mint: Philadelphia (no mint mark)
• Composition: 75% copper / 25% nickel
• Diameter: 17.9 mm
• Weight: 1.94 g
• Mintage: 1,604,000
Nice eye appeal with moderate friction on the high points and attractive overall strike quality (typical for an AU55). A solid choice for collectors seeking a classic piece of U.S. numismatic history!
📌 Perfect for:
✔ Three Cent Nickel specialist sets
✔ AU / type collections
✔ Historical coin collectors
Don’t miss out — these AU‑graded 1869 3CNs often sell fast depending on eye appeal and overall quality and this one is a good one for your collection!
Please review the description and photos carefully before purchasing. Coin grading is subjective; grades and values assigned by third-party grading services (TPGs), as well as references like the Greysheet and Redbook, are provided as a guideline and may not reflect current market values. All photos are taken with an iPhone and a desk lamp on white printing paper—there is no trickery. The coin you see is the coin you will get.
Shipping: Free shipping with tracking on all orders. High-value items may include expedited shipping and/or signature confirmation. Orders ship Monday–Friday after full payment is received.
Returns: 14-day returns accepted unless otherwise noted. Coins must be returned in their original, unopened holders. Gold and silver bullion coins are non-returnable. Any shipping costs covered by the seller will be deducted from the refund.
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