3 Cents "Three Cent Nickel" , United States

1865-1889

Obverse

Reverse

Coin Details

Obverse

Description:

Female portrait left, date below

Script:

Latin

Lettering:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 1885

Engravers:

James Barton Longacre

Reverse

Description:

Roman numerals within wreath

Script:

Latin

Lettering:

III

Engravers:

James Barton Longacre

Specifications

Weight1.94g
Diameter17.9mm
Thickness1.15mm
CompositionCopper-nickel (.750 copper, .250 nickel)
Orientationcoin
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Value3 Cents

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