1872 3 Cent Nickel - VG
Add a distinctive piece of 19th-century American coinage to your collection with this 1872 Three-Cent Nickel in Very Good (VG) condition. Struck from 75% copper and 25% nickel, this historic coin belongs to the unusual Three-Cent Nickel series, produced from 1865 through 1889. With an original circulation-strike mintage of approximately 862,000 coins, the 1872 issue offers additional appeal to collectors of this short-lived denomination.
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 Good (VG) condition, this coin exhibits moderate to heavy circulation wear while retaining a readable date and recognizable major design elements. Its 19th-century history, distinctive denomination, and classic Liberty design make it an appealing addition to any Three-Cent Nickel collection or historic 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 Good (VG) condition.
