America's 3-Cent Nickel
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3-Cent Nickel
Item # 007615 
Very Good to Fine Condition 
Price: $39.95
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Country:
 U.S.A.
Date:
 1851 - 1873
Metal:
 Copper-Nickel
Denomination:
 3  Cents
Weight:
 1.94 g
Diameter:
 17.9 mm
Condition:
 Very Good +
Obverse:
 Liberty, Date, "United States of America"
Reverse:
 Laurel leaf, Roman Numeral, "III"
During the mid-1800s, mailing a letter cost only 3-cents. The problem? No such denomination existed. An 1851 Congressional Act was then authorized to create the 3-Cent Nickel—a most unusual denomination. Add this 100+ year-old, Very Good to Fine condition, 3-Cent coin to your collection. Order today to reserve yours!