{"title":"Three Cent Nickels","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDiscover the fascinating history of \u003cb\u003eThree-Cent Nickel coins\u003c\/b\u003e, minted from 1865 to 1889, at \u003cb\u003eParadimeCoins.com\u003c\/b\u003e. Designed by James Barton Longacre, these coins were crafted with a copper-nickel alloy and served as practical small-change currency post-Civil War. With an obverse featuring Miss Liberty and a reverse displaying the Roman numeral III encased in a laurel wreath, these coins reflect a pivotal period in American numismatics. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003ci\u003e:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eComposition\u003c\/b\u003e: 75% copper, 25% nickel. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiameter\u003c\/b\u003e: 17.9 mm; \u003cb\u003eWeight\u003c\/b\u003e: 1.94 grams. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBusiness Strikes \u0026amp; Proofs\u003c\/b\u003e: Minted for circulation and collectors. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollecting Insights:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCommon circulated coins in grades like Good through AU. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eScarce uncirculated pieces, especially early dates like 1865. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eProof-only issues (1877, 1878, 1886) and rarities like the 1887\/6 overdate are highly sought after. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePerfect for collectors building a type set or exploring high-grade rarities, Three-Cent Nickels offer historical intrigue and collecting challenge. From striking issues caused by the hard alloy to their role in 19th-century commerce, these coins are a testament to America's evolving monetary system. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePerfect for both beginners and experienced collectors, these coins offer a \u003cb\u003eshort series duration\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eaffordable options\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003ehigh-grade availability\u003c\/b\u003e. Whether you're building a \u003cb\u003etype set\u003c\/b\u003e or exploring date-specific runs, these coins deliver historical and artistic value. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eExplore rare \u003cb\u003enickel three-cent pieces\u003c\/b\u003e at \u003cb\u003eParadimeCoins.com\u003c\/b\u003e, where every coin is backed by expert insights and guaranteed authenticity. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/3891\/0535\/collections\/three-cent-nickel-430464-modified.png?v=1727172233","url":"https:\/\/paradimecoins.com\/collections\/three-cent-nickel-coins-for-sale.oembed","provider":"Paradime Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}