J. C. Franklin's U.S. Type Collection
3C COPPER-NICKEL (1865-1889)

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Coin Details

Origin/Country: United States
Design Description: THREE-CENT PIECES - COPPER-NICKEL
Item Description: 3CN 1868
Full Grade: NGC MS 66
Owner: J. Franklin

Set Details

Custom Sets: This coin is not in any custom sets.
Competitive Sets: J. C. Franklin's U.S. Type Collection   Score: 1707
Research: NGC Coin Explorer NGC Coin Price Guide
NGC US Coin Census for Nickel Three Cents (1865-1889)

Owner Comments:

Boldly struck frosty example. Rarely seen in this condition.
Mintage: Circulation strikes: 3,252,000 Proofs: estimated 600+

Designer: James Barton Longacre

Diameter: ±17.9 millimeters Metal content: Nickel - 25% Copper - 75%

Weight: ±30 grains (±1.9 grams) Edge: Plain

Mintmark: None (all dates of this type were struck at the Philadelphia, PA Mint)

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