1881 3 Cent Nickel - VF
Add a distinctive piece of 19th-century American coinage to your collection with this 1881 Three-Cent Nickel in Very Fine (VF) condition. Struck from 75% copper and 25% nickel, this historic coin belongs to the unusual Three-Cent Nickel series, produced from 1865 through 1889.
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 classic Liberty design, unusual denomination, and connection to 19th-century American commerce 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 Fine (VF) condition.
