Numismatic

1865 Three Cent Nickel MS-66+ NGC

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In 1865, the United States Mint introduced a new three-cent denomination struck in a copper-nickel alloy. This particular coin represents the very first year of the design's production, originating from the Philadelphia Mint. With a total mintage of 11,382,000 for the year, finding an example preserved in such an extraordinary state of preservation is a remarkable occurrence for enthusiasts of early American minor coinage. This specimen has been certified in an exceptional Mint State 66+ condition. At this grade level, the coin retains its original mint luster and sharp design details just as it looked when it left the coining press during the final year of the American Civil War. The obverse displays the classic personification of Liberty, accompanied by the legible date of 1865 and the inscription of the issuing nation, the United States of America.