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PCGS Number: 83770
Coin Date: 1874
Denomination (Short): 3cN
Denomination (Long): 3-Cent Nickel
Desg: PR
Composition: 75% copper; 25% nickel
Mintage: 700
Strike Type: Proof
Coinage Type: Three cent nickel
Coinage Years: 1865-1889
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Diameter: 17.9
Fineness: 0
Weight (Grams): 1.94
Weight (Ounces): 0
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 1874 Proof Three Cent Nickel had a mintage of only 700 coins with most pieces surviving. Common through PR65 and scarce at PR66. Any finer examples would be deemed rare. A slight premium is associated with cameos and deep cameos are considered rare and in demand. With some searching, collectors will certainly find specimens with gorgeous color and noteworthy strikes.
NGC ID: 275V

1874 3cN CAM

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade	CPG Value
PR63	$403.00
PR64	$442.00
PR65	$624.00
PR66	$1,130.00
PR67	$4,500.00
PR63 CAC	$484.00
PR64 CAC	$530.00
PR65 CAC	$749.00
PR66 CAC	$1,320.00
PR67 CAC	$5,750.00

Apr Data

Auction House	Description	Grade	Sell Price	Sell Date
Stacks Bowers	1874 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Proof-65 Cameo (PCGS).	65	$552	08/21/24
	1874 3CN PR65 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (39/41). NGC Census: (28/36). PR65. From The Mike Orlando Collection.	65	$480	08/24/21
	1874 3CN PR65 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (38/39). NGC Census: (27/36). PR65.	65	$528	12/01/20
	1874 3CN PR65 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (36/36). NGC Census: (27/34). PR65.	65	$576	07/23/19
	1874 3CN PR65 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (36/53). NGC Census: (28/37). PR65.	65	$504	02/27/18
	1874 3CN PR65 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (36/53). NGC Census: (28/37). PR65.	65	$482	02/20/18
	1874 3CN PR65 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (37/52). NGC Census: (28/36). CDN: $475 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS PR6	65	$480	12/10/17
	3CN 1874 PCGS PR65 CAM CAC	65	$525	08/10/17
	1874 3CN PR65 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (39/53). NGC Census: (28/35). CDN: $475 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS PR6	65	$540	08/06/17
	1874 3CN PR65 Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (38/51). NGC Census: (27/35). CDN: $475 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCG	65	$564	06/11/17
	1874 3CN PR65 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (40/53). NGC Census: (31/36). CDN: $475 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS PR6	65	$705	01/09/17
	1874 3CN PR65 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (35/23). NGC Census: (36/35).	65	$822	03/01/15
	1874 3CN PR65 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (29/14). NGC Census: (29/31). (#83770)	65	$690	06/03/12
	1874 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Proof-65 Cameo (PCGS).	65	$860	03/30/11
	1874 3CN PR65 Cameo PCGS.	65	$816	09/21/08
	1874 3CN PR65 Cameo PCGS.	65	$1,035	09/21/08
	1874 3CN PR65 Cameo PCGS. A brilliant proof striking, the fields are bright and reflective with generous amounts of frost o	65	$805	06/02/07
HA	1874 3CN PR65 Cameo PCGS. Extensive die polishing lines run diagonally through the obverse of this brilliant and attractive	65	$805	09/16/06
HA	1874 3CN PR65 Cameo PCGS. This is a well contrasted Gem with sharp, frosty textured devices and glassy reflectivity in the	65	$805	12/14/05
HA	1874 3CN PR65 Cameo PCGS.	65	$805	01/15/05
HA	1874 3CN PR65 Cameo PCGS. Lovely olive-gold color adorns	65	$805	01/10/04
HA	1874 PR 65 Cameo PCGS. The current Coin Dealer	65	$805	09/30/03
HA	1874 3CN PR65 Cameo PCGS. Dusky tan patina cannot hide	65	$978	03/01/03
HA	1874 3CN PR65 Cameo PCGS. This sharply impressed Gem is	65	$1,092	11/23/02
	1874 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (36/5). NGC Census: (31/9). PR66. Mintage 700.	66	$1,080	05/07/24
	1874 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (37/5). NGC Census: (30/9). PR66.	66	$870	05/23/23
	1874 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (37/5). NGC Census: (30/9). PR66.	66	$840	05/09/23
	3CN 1874 PCGS PR66 CAM CAC	66	$1,175	01/27/22
	1874 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (37/4). NGC Census: (29/7). PR66.	66	$870	08/31/21
	3CN 1874 PCGS PR66 CAM CAC	66	$1,469	05/27/21
	1874 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (35/4). NGC Census: (29/7). PR66.	66	$810	12/01/20
	1874 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (35/3 and 2/0+). NGC Census: (29/5 and 1/1+). PR66.	66	$840	03/31/20
	3CN 1874 PCGS PR66 CAM CAC	66	$1,155	10/28/18
	1874 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (33/3). NGC Census: (31/5). PR66.	66	$690	10/14/18
	3CN 1874 PCGS PR66 CAM CAC	66	$1,485	08/19/18
	3CN 1874 PCGS PR66 CAM CAC	66	$1,704	05/17/18
	1874 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (43/3). NGC Census: (31/4). From The Carnton Collection, Part II	66	$840	11/04/17
	1874 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (41/3). NGC Census: (30/4).	66	$720	09/10/17
	1874 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (50/3). NGC Census: (31/4).	66	$576	09/10/17
	1874 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (50/4). NGC Census: (31/3).	66	$646	04/06/17
	1874 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (44/4). NGC Census: (32/4).	66	$734	01/09/17
	1874 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (44/4). NGC Census: (32/4).	66	$793	01/09/17
	1874 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (33/1). NGC Census: (32/5).	66	$764	12/06/15
	1874 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (23/0). NGC Census: (30/5).	66	$940	01/12/15
	1874 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC.	66	$1,175	11/10/14
	1874 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (17/0). NGC Census: (29/5). From The Brian Loncar Collection, Part II.	66	$940	06/08/14
Ira & Larry Goldberg	1874 3cN CAM	66	$1,121	06/01/14
	1874 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC.	66	$1,236	04/27/14
	1874 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC.	66	$999	03/23/14
	1874 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC.	66	$999	12/08/13
	1874 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC.	66	$1,292	07/14/13
	1874 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC.	66	$1,116	02/10/13
	1874 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC.	66	$1,206	02/10/13
	1874 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC.	66	$1,495	09/11/11
	1874 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Proof-66 Cameo (PCGS).	66	$992	06/17/10
	1874 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (13/0). NGC Census: (22/5). (#83770)	66	$1,265	03/31/09
	1874 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC.	66	$1,265	03/31/09
	1874 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS. Prominent horizontal raised die striations are noted on each side of this delightful Premium Gem,	66	$1,265	06/02/07
HA	1874 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS. Moderately reflective with pleasing contrast. Pale golden toning covers the fields, while the dev	66	$1,265	01/06/07
HA	1874 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS. Lovely reddish-gold color adorns the well struck surfaces, and wispy die striations are prominent	66	$1,380	09/16/06
HA	1874 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS. Lovely reddish-gold color adorns the well struck surfaces, and wispy die striations are prominent	66	$1,380	04/07/06
HA	1874 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS. A brilliant Gem that has pleasing white on black contrast. The surfaces are exquisitely preserved	66	$1,610	06/03/05
American Numismatic Rarities	1874 3cN CAM	66	$1,495	05/25/05
American Numismatic Rarities	1874 3cN CAM	66	$1,495	03/08/05
HA	1874 3CN PR 66 Cameo PCGS.	66	$1,623	02/13/05
HA	1874 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS.	66	$1,610	01/15/05
HA	1874 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS.	66	$3,220	11/06/04
HA	1874 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS. This lovely Gem Cameo proof has	66	$2,128	09/11/04
HA	1874 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS. This is a nicely contrasted Gem	66	$1,495	01/10/04
HA	1874 PR 66 Cameo PCGS.	66	$1,006	10/21/03
	3CN 1874 PCGS PR67 CAM CAC	67	$4,700	05/26/22
	3CN 1874 PCGS PR67 CAM CAC	67	$5,405	05/27/21
	1874 3CN PR67 Cameo PCGS.	67	$3,600	01/08/20
	1874 3CN PR67 Cameo PCGS.	67	$7,638	01/09/17
	1874 3CN PR64 Cameo PCGS Secure. PCGS Population: (10/72). NGC Census: (13/64). PR64.	64	$252	09/04/18
	1874 3cN PCGS Proof 64 Cameo	64	$518	05/29/07
HA	1874 3CN PR65 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (32/40). PCGS Population: (40/41). PR65. Mintage 700.	65	$480	12/26/23
HA	1874 3CN PR65 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (30/37). PCGS Population (37/49).	65	$564	05/01/16
HA	1874 3CN PR65 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (31/35). PCGS Population (35/30).	65	$517	08/16/15
HA	1874 3CN PR65 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (36/35). PCGS Population (35/24).	65	$588	06/07/15
HA	1874 3CN PR65 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (33/33). PCGS Population (31/15). From The Dave S. Collection.	65	$558	01/12/14
Stacks Bowers	1874 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Proof-65 Cameo (NGC).	65	$594	05/14/13
HA	1874 3CN PR65 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (23/28). PCGS Population (27/13). (#83770)	65	$805	07/26/09
HA	1874 3CN PR65 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (24/27). PCGS Population (28/13). (#83770)	65	$834	10/07/08
HA	1874 3CN PR65 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (20/28). PCGS Population (22/13). (#83770)	65	$834	02/17/08
David Lawrence Rare Coins	1874 3cN NGC Proof 65 Cameo	65	$978	08/06/07
HA	1874 3CN PR65 Cameo NGC. This consignor either had a particular liking for 1874 proofs or stumbled upon a high quality hoar	65	$1,121	09/24/05
HA	1874 3CN PR65 Cameo NGC. The white on black contrast is undeniable, despite a whisper of tan color. A boldly struck and unp	65	$978	05/07/05
HA	1874 3CN PR65 Cameo NGC.	65	$1,380	02/26/05
HA	1874 PR 65 Cameo NGC.	65	$661	09/23/03
HA	1874 3CN PR67 Cameo NGC. JD-1, R.2.	67	$3,360	07/21/23
HA	1874 3CN PR67 Cameo NGC.	67	$2,760	05/04/22
HA	1874 3CN PR67 Cameo NGC.	67	$2,640	01/13/22
Stacks Bowers	1874 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Proof-67 Cameo (NGC).	67	$2,585	03/31/17
HA	1874 3CN PR67 Cameo NGC.	67	$3,450	04/22/12
HA	1874 3CN PR67 ★ Cameo NGC. The earlier proof pieces of this denomination are not often found	67	$3,220	01/06/07
HA	1874 3CN PR67 Cameo NGC. Proof production dropped by 400 coins from 1873, with only 700 pieces produced in 1874. Of the sev	67	$2,990	09/16/06
HA	1874 3CN PR67 Cameo NGC. Fully struck with exquisitely preserved, contact-free surfaces. Lightly toned and nearly brilliant	67	$3,594	06/03/06
HA	1874 3CN PR67 Cameo NGC. Fully struck with exquisitely preserved, contact-free surfaces. Lightly toned and essentially bril	67	$3,450	06/03/05
HA	1874 3CN PR67 Cameo NGC. Fully struck with exquisitely	67	$3,565	01/10/04
Stacks Bowers	1874 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Proof-66 Cameo (NGC). CAC.	66	$780	05/10/23
HA	1874 3CN PR66+ Cameo NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (29/9 and 3/1+). PCGS Population: (37/5 and 2/1+). PR66.	66	$1,380	05/07/23
HA	1874 3CN PR66+ Cameo NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (28/9 and 2/1+). PCGS Population: (37/5 and 2/1+). PR66.	66	$1,564	12/18/22
HA	1874 3CN PR66 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (29/7). PCGS Population: (37/4). PR66.	66	$1,320	02/01/22
HA	1874 3CN PR66 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (31/5). PCGS Population: (34/3). PR66.	66	$660	06/17/18
HA	1874 3CN PR66 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (32/4). PCGS Population: (47/3).	66	$552	11/04/17
HA	1874 3CN PR66+ Cameo NGC. CAC.	66	$1,998	06/12/16
HA	1874 3CN PR66+ Cameo NGC. CAC.	66	$1,175	02/01/15
HA	1874 3CN PR66 Cameo NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (23/0).	66	$900	01/12/15
HA	1874 3CN PR66 Cameo NGC.	66	$911	06/09/13
HA	1874 3CN PR66 Cameo NGC.	66	$1,116	03/24/13
Stacks Bowers	1874 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Proof-66 Cameo (NGC).	66	$1,317	11/14/12
HA	1874 3CN PR66 Cameo NGC. CAC.	66	$1,495	02/05/12
Stacks Bowers	1874 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Proof-66 Cameo (NGC).	66	$1,190	08/19/11
HA	1874 3CN PR66 Cameo NGC.	66	$1,035	06/05/11
HA	1874 3CN PR66 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (23/5). PCGS Population (13/0). (#83770)	66	$862	12/22/09
HA	1874 3CN PR66 Cameo NGC.	66	$1,035	04/19/08
HA	1874 3CN PR66 Cameo NGC. This flashy specimen has impressive white-on-black contrast for a proof three cent nickel, and the	66	$1,092	04/10/07
Ira & Larry Goldberg	1874 3cN CAM	66	$1,380	05/28/06
HA	1874 3CN PR66 ★ Cameo NGC. Impressive contrast between frosted devices and reflective fields	66	$1,840	02/11/06
HA	1874 3CN PR66 S Cameo NGC. An exactingly struck high grade representative of this scarcer proof date. The wreath and portr	66	$1,898	06/30/05
HA	1874 3CN PR66 Cameo NGC. Moderately mirrored surfaces with numerous diagonal die striations, particularly on the obverse. T	66	$1,265	05/07/05
HA	1874 3CN PR66 Cameo NGC.	66	$690	02/26/05
HA	1874 3CN PR66 Cameo NGC. Deeply mirrored surfaces with	66	$1,006	07/29/03
HA	1874 PR 66 Cameo NGC.	66	$1,092	04/15/03
HA	1874 3CN PR66 Cameo NGC. A brilliant Gem that has	66	$1,208	01/11/03
HA	1874 3CN PR66 Cameo NGC. This is a well contrasted Gem	66	$1,265	09/28/02
HA	1874 3CN PR 66 Cameo NGC.	66	$1,380	04/30/02
HA	1874 3CN PR64 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (13/64). PCGS Population: (10/72). PR64.	64	$264	09/04/18
HA	1874 3CN PR64 Cameo NGC. EX: "E.B. Strickland Collection". NGC Census: (15/64). PCGS Population: (9/91). CDN: $300 Whsle. B	64	$264	01/07/18
HA	1874 3CN PR64 Cameo NGC. The cameo contrast is impressive	64	$489	01/10/04
HA	1874 3CN, CA	64	$440	08/21/01

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