1866 3 Cent Nickel - VF
Add a fascinating piece of 19th-century American coinage to your collection with this 1866 Three-Cent Nickel in Very Fine (VF) condition. Struck from 75% copper and 25% nickel, this historic coin comes from the second year of the Three-Cent Nickel series, introduced in 1865 to help alleviate the shortage of small change following the Civil War.
Designed by James B. Longacre, the obverse features a left-facing portrait of Liberty wearing a coronet inscribed LIBERTY. The reverse displays the Roman numeral III surrounded by a decorative wreath, representing the coin's three-cent denomination.
In Very Fine (VF) condition, this coin exhibits moderate circulation wear while retaining well-defined design details, including visible features in Liberty's hair and the reverse wreath. Its early-series date, Reconstruction-era history, and distinctive three-cent denomination make it an appealing addition to any Three-Cent Nickel collection or classic U.S. coin type set.
Photo Disclaimer: Stock photo shown. Actual coin may vary in toning, wear, strike quality, surface marks, and overall appearance while remaining consistent with the stated Very Fine (VF) condition.
