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PCGS Number: 83783
Coin Date: 1887
Denomination (Short): 3cN
Denomination (Long): 3-Cent Nickel
Desg: PR
Composition: 75% copper; 25% nickel
Mintage: 2,960
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 1887 Proof Three Cent Nickel comes from a moderate mintage of 2,960, which makes it a great type coin. This issue comes with a very weak overdate as faint signs of a six can be seen behind the seven. Common throughout all grades except the absolute finest gems. Beautiful examples in terms of color and strike can be found with some effort. Cameos bring a small, gradual premium.
NGC ID: 2769

1887 3cN CAM

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade	CPG Value
PR63	$455.00
PR64	$585.00
PR65	$780.00
PR66	$1,250.00
PR67	$5,000.00
PR63 CAC	$546.00
PR64 CAC	$702.00
PR65 CAC	$936.00
PR66 CAC	$1,500.00
PR67 CAC	$6,000.00

Apr Data

Auction House	Description	Grade	Sell Price	Sell Date
	3CN 1887/(6) PCGS PR66 CAM CAC	66	$1,469	05/17/18
	1887/(6) 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC.	66	$1,175	04/30/17
	1887/(6) 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/3). NGC Census: (1/0).	66	$1,292	02/19/17
	1887/(6) 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC.	66	$1,410	11/02/16
	1887/6 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC. FS-302.	66	$1,762	06/12/16
	1887/(6) 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS.	66	$1,528	06/09/13
	1887 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS.	66	$1,495	05/02/10
	1887 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC.	66	$1,610	03/31/09
	1887 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (8/0). NGC Census: (0/0). (#83783)	66	$2,300	03/13/07
	1887 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS. A hint of rose-gold in the center of the reverse adds color to this moderately reflective and str	66	$1,495	01/06/07
HA	1887 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS. Only the lightest trace of golden toning is seen on the reverse of this flashy, well contrasted s	66	$2,645	02/11/06
HA	1887 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS. Only the lightest trace of golden toning is seen on the surfaces of this rare issue with cameo co	66	$2,300	06/03/05
HA	1887 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS.	66	$2,588	02/26/05
HA	1887 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS.	66	$2,875	02/26/05
HA	1887 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS.	66	$2,300	02/26/05
HA	1887 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS. Bold devices contrast against	66	$2,875	01/11/03
HA	1887 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS. A boldly struck and brilliant	66	$10,350	11/23/02
	1887(6) 3CN PR64 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/20). NGC Census: (3/5). From The E.B. Strickland Collection.	64	$480	01/07/18
	1887(6) 3CN PR65 Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (6/14). NGC Census: (4/1). From The Carnton Collection, Part II	65	$660	11/04/17
	1887 3CN PR65 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/17). NGC Census: (5/2). CDN: $410 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS PR65.	65	$646	01/09/17
	1887 3CN PR65 Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (5/9). NGC Census: (3/0). (#83783)	65	$805	03/31/09
HA	1887 3CN PR65 Cameo PCGS. This late date proof Three Cent Nickel is untoned, with solid contrast between the devices and fi	65	$1,092	12/14/05
HA	1887 3CN PR65 Cameo PCGS. A well struck representative with highly reflective fields and nearly mark-free surfaces. The obv	65	$1,035	08/01/05
HA	1887 3CN PR65 Cameo PCGS. A well struck representative	65	$862	11/07/03
HA	1887 3CN PR65 Cameo PCGS. There are no singularly	65	$851	09/28/02
HA	1887 3CN PR65 Cameo PCGS. Sharply struck with an overall	65	$891	06/10/02
	1887(6) 3CN PR67 Cameo PCGS.	67	$4,465	08/02/17
	1887 3CN PR67 Cameo PCGS.	67	$4,465	02/19/17
	1887 3CN PR67 Cameo PCGS.	67	$5,875	01/09/17
	1887 3CN PR63 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (1/16). NGC Census: (0/4). (#83783)	63	$431	05/31/09
Stacks Bowers	1887 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Proof-65 Cameo (NGC).	65	$764	10/12/16
HA	1887 3CN PR65 Cameo NGC.	65	$1,035	06/03/12
HA	1887 3CN PR65 Cameo NGC. A pleasingly cameo contrasted proof Gem with faint golden color sprinkled across both obverse and	65	$862	07/08/06

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