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3 Cents "Three Cent Nickel"
| Copper-nickel (.750 copper, .250 nickel) | 1.94 g | 17.9 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1865-1889 |
| Value | 3 Cents (0.03 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (.750 copper, .250 nickel) |
| Weight | 1.94 g |
| Diameter | 17.9 mm |
| Thickness | 1.15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#5336 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Roman numerals within wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering: III
Engraver: James Barton Longacre
Designer: James Barton Longacre
Edge
Plain
Comment
The standard weight of this coin was 30 grains.1873
