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1885 3cN

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
AG3 $650.00
G4 $960.00
G6 $1,120.00
VG8 $1,250.00
VG10 $1,440.00
F12 $1,620.00
F15 $1,750.00
VF20 $1,880.00
VF25 $2,000.00
VF30 $2,160.00
VF35 $2,310.00
XF40 $2,500.00
XF45 $2,750.00
AU50 $3,250.00
AU53 $3,500.00
AU55 $3,750.00
AU58 $4,000.00
MS60 $4,250.00
MS61 $4,500.00
MS62 $5,000.00
MS63 $6,500.00
MS64 $8,750.00
MS65 $12,000.00
MS66 $19,800.00
MS67 $30,000.00
AG3 CAC $780.00
G4 CAC $1,150.00
G6 CAC $1,310.00
VG8 CAC $1,500.00
VG10 CAC $1,720.00
F12 CAC $1,950.00
F15 CAC $2,100.00
VF20 CAC $2,250.00
VF25 CAC $2,400.00
VF30 CAC $2,590.00
VF35 CAC $2,780.00
XF40 CAC $3,000.00
XF45 CAC $3,300.00
AU50 CAC $3,900.00
AU53 CAC $4,200.00
AU55 CAC $4,500.00
AU58 CAC $4,800.00
MS60 CAC $5,100.00
MS61 CAC $5,400.00
MS62 CAC $6,000.00
MS63 CAC $7,800.00
MS64 CAC $10,500.00
MS65 CAC $14,400.00
MS66 CAC $23,800.00
MS67 CAC $36,000.00

Apr Data

90 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1885 3CN MS66 PCGS. CAC. 66 HA 16,450 06/12/2016
    1885 3CN MS66 PCGS. 66 HA 16,450 06/07/2015
    1885 3CN MS66 NGC. CAC. 66 HA 22,325 06/23/2014
    1885 3CN MS66+ PCGS. 66 HA 21,150 11/03/2013
    1885 3CN MS65 PCGS. CAC. 65 HA 38,400 05/09/2024
    1885 3CN MS65 NGC. 65 HA 9,000 12/16/2021
    3CN 1885 PCGS MS65 65 Legend 9,400 03/26/2020
    1885 3CN MS65 PCGS. 65 HA 8,400 08/14/2019
    1885 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. MS-65 (PCGS). 65 Stacks Bowers 8,700 02/28/2019
    1885 3CN MS65 PCGS. CAC. 65 HA 9,988 08/02/2017
    1885 3CN MS65 PCGS. CAC. 65 HA 11,456 01/09/2017
    1885 3CN MS65 PCGS. 65 HA 8,225 11/02/2016
    1885 3CN MS65 PCGS. CAC. 65 HA 9,988 09/11/2016
    1885 3CN MS65 PCGS Secure. 65 HA 9,988 07/10/2016
    1885 3CN MS65 PCGS. CAC. 65 HA 12,925 01/12/2014
    1885 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. MS-65 (PCGS). CAC. OGH. 65 Stacks Bowers 17,948 11/07/2013
    1885 3CN MS64 PCGS. CAC. 64 HA 7,440 01/08/2020
    1885 3CN MS64 PCGS. CAC. 64 HA 7,050 08/14/2016
    1885 3CN MS64 PCGS. 64 HA 8,225 05/01/2016
    1885 PCGS MS-64 (rattler) 64 Scotsman 7,820 07/24/2015
    1885 3CN MS63 NGC. 63 HA 4,680 01/21/2021
    1885 3CN MS63 PCGS. 63 HA 4,800 09/06/2018
    1885 3CN MS63 NGC. 63 HA 4,994 02/05/2014
    1885 3cN PCGS MS62 62 David Lawrence Rare Coins 4,425 08/15/2022
    1885 3CN MS62 PCGS. 62 HA 4,080 02/21/2020
    1885 3CN MS62 NGC. 62 HA 5,170 01/12/2015
    1885 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. MS-61 (NGC). 61 Stacks Bowers 5,040 08/18/2023
    1885 3CN AU55 PCGS. 55 HA 4,800 06/14/2024
    1885 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. AU-55 (PCGS). 55 Stacks Bowers 4,320 11/21/2023
    1885 3CN AU55 PCGS. 55 HA 2,760 07/12/2019
    1885 3CN AU55 PCGS. CAC. 55 HA 3,408 11/02/2016
    1885 3CN AU55 PCGS. 55 HA 3,055 03/06/2016
    1885 3CN AU53 PCGS. 53 HA 2,585 01/11/2016
    1885 3CN AU50 PCGS. 50 HA 3,055 08/09/2014
    1885 3CN XF45 PCGS. CAC. A lightly circulated example with uniform pewter-gray patina. One of only eight pieces in this gra 45 HA 2,880 03/21/2022
    1885 3CN XF45 PCGS. 45 HA 3,055 07/12/2015
    1885 3CN XF45 PCGS. CAC. 45 HA 3,055 04/26/2015
    1885 3cN MS 45 David Lawrence Rare Coins 1,800 02/08/2015
    1885 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. EF-45 (PCGS). 45 Stacks Bowers 3,314 11/06/2013
    1885 3CN XF45 PCGS. CAC. 45 HA 3,290 06/09/2013
    1885 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. EF-40 (PCGS). 40 Stacks Bowers 2,040 03/19/2020
    1885 3CN XF40 NGC. 40 HA 2,280 09/06/2019
    1885 3CN XF40 PCGS. CAC. 40 HA 2,232 01/09/2017
    1885 3CN XF40 PCGS. CAC. 40 HA 2,585 06/08/2014
    1885 3CN XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population (4/76). NGC Census: (2/25). Mintage: 1,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/ 40 HA 1,998 01/12/2014
    1885 3CN VF35 PCGS. 35 HA 1,560 09/07/2017
    1885 3CN VF30 PCGS. 30 HA 1,998 02/07/2016
    1885 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. VF-30 (PCGS). 30 Stacks Bowers 2,115 03/28/2014
    1885 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. VF Details--Cleaning (PCGS). 0 Stacks Bowers 1,140 11/08/2022
    1885 3cN MS 0 Scotsman 7,820 07/24/2015
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      NNP Encyclopedia data is provided in cooperation with Whitman Brands, based on catalog data organized by the Greysheet Identification System (GSID).

      Entry Details

      PCGS Number: 3753
      Coin Date: 1885
      Denomination (Short): 3cN
      Denomination (Long): 3-Cent Nickel
      Desg: MS
      Composition: 75% copper; 25% nickel
      Mintage: 1,000
      Strike Type: Business
      Coinage Type: Three cent nickel
      Coinage Years: 1865-1889
      Mint Location: Philadelphia
      Diameter: 17.9
      Weight (Grams): 1.94
      Designer: James B. Longacre
      Edge: Plain
      Obverse Description: A Romanesque Liberty is portrayed facing left with LIBERTY emblazoned on her crown. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA appears on the periphery with the date at the bottom.
      Reverse Description: The roman numeral III is centered in the design surrounded by a large wreath tied with a bow at the bottom. This design is one of few American coins without wording on one of the sides.
      General Notes: The most popular key issue from the Three Cent Nickel Series, which also has the smallest mintage of just 1,000 coins. A rare coin in all grades starting in the VF range. Very scarce from VF into Mint State. By MS64 it becomes an extreme rarity with gems being incredibly hard to find as only a handful exist.
      PCGS #: 3753
      NGC ID: 275G
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