{"product_id":"1865-3-cent-nickel-vg","title":"1865 3 Cent Nickel - VG","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"457\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAdd a unique Civil War-era coin to your collection with this 1865 Three-Cent Nickel. Introduced during the final year of the Civil War, the Three-Cent Nickel was created to address the shortage of circulating silver coinage and quickly became a practical denomination for everyday commerce. Its unusual denomination and historical significance make it a favorite among collectors of early U.S. coinage.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"809\"\u003eDesigned by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJames B. Longacre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, the obverse features Liberty wearing a coronet, while the reverse displays a large Roman numeral III surrounded by a decorative wreath. Composed of copper and nickel, the Three-Cent Nickel circulated throughout the United States for over two decades before the denomination was discontinued in 1889.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"1118\"\u003eIn Very Good (VG) condition, this coin shows moderate circulation wear while retaining clear major design elements and a readable date. Its age, historical significance, and distinctive denomination make it an excellent addition to a type set, Civil War-era collection, or specialized Three-Cent Nickel set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1281\"\u003eWith more than 160 years of history behind it, the 1865 Three-Cent Nickel offers collectors a tangible connection to a transformative period in American history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1599\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1304\"\u003ePhoto Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e The image shown is a representative stock photo. You will receive an 1865 Three-Cent Nickel in Very Good (VG) condition, but it may not be the exact coin pictured. Variations in toning, wear, strike quality, and overall appearance are normal and contribute to the unique character of each coin.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CCI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48320591397109,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7039\/1029\/files\/1865.png?v=1782419961","url":"https:\/\/chattanoogacoins.com\/products\/1865-3-cent-nickel-vg","provider":"CCI","version":"1.0","type":"link"}