Here's a fascinating survivor from America's Reconstruction era—an 1869 Three Cent Nickel certified NGC AU55. Often overlooked by newer collectors, the 3CN series offers incredible history in a compact package, and this example delivers with strong remaining detail, pleasing original surfaces, and attractive eye appeal for the grade. With only modest wear on the highest points, this Choice About Uncirculated piece represents a fantastic opportunity to add a tougher 19th-century denomination to your collection. Whether you're building a type set or chasing the complete Three Cent Nickel series, this little coin packs a lot of history into a very small space. The coin shown is the exact NGC-certified coin you will receive.

Item Details:

• Year: 1869
• Denomination: Three Cent Nickel (3CN)
• Grade: NGC AU55
• Certification Number: 8406989-030
• Composition: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
• Weight: 1.94 Grams
• Diameter: 17.9 mm
• Edge: Plain
• Designer: James B. Longacre
• Holder: NGC Certified Slab
• Condition: Choice About Uncirculated
• Features: Strong Detail, Original Surfaces, Historic U.S. Type Coin
• Era: Reconstruction Era America
• Collector Appeal: Popular 19th Century Type Coin, Obsolete Denomination
• Country: United States
• Photos: Exact coin pictured is the coin you will receive.

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