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1869 3 Cent Nickel ☆☆ Circulated ☆☆ Great Set Filler 510
1869 3 Cent Nickel ☆☆ Circulated ☆☆ Great Set Filler 510
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Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
Denomination: 3C
Composition: Nickel
Year: 1869
Fineness: 0.75
Strike Type: Business
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Grade: Ungraded
KM Number: 95
Country of Origin: United States
Certification: Uncertified
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🪙 1869 Three-Cent Nickel
Post-Civil War Currency | Unique "Trime" Denomination | Victorian Era Nickel
This 1869 Three-Cent Nickel is a fascinating artifact from the Reconstruction Era. Introduced to replace the fragile three-cent silver pieces and the unpopular "postal currency" paper notes of the Civil War, these nickel-copper coins were a unique staple of American commerce for over two decades. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint during the first year of Ulysses S. Grant’s presidency, this coin represents a period of national healing and economic recalibration.
🪙 1869 Three-Cent Nickel Post-Civil War Currency | Unique "Trime" Denomination | Victorian Era Nickel
This 1869 Three-Cent Nickel is a fascinating artifact from the Reconstruction Era. Introduced to replace the fragile three-cent silver pieces and the unpopular "postal currency" paper notes of the Civil War, these nickel-copper coins were a unique staple of American commerce for over two decades. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint during the first year of Ulysses S. Grant’s presidency, this coin represents a period of national healing and economic recalibration.
🔍 Item Specifications
Year: 1869
Mint: Philadelphia (No Mint Mark)
Denomination: Three Cents ($0.03)
Composition: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Design: James B. Longacre’s Liberty Head with Roman Numeral "III" within a Laurel Wreath.
Condition: Circulated (Ungraded)
Note: This 150+ year-old coin displays authentic circulation wear consistent with its era. You can expect to see honest "pocket wear" on the high points of Liberty's hair and the lines of the Roman numeral "III" on the reverse. The surfaces maintain a natural, original nickel-gray patina with no signs of harsh cleaning. Please inspect the high-resolution macro photos to judge the legend clarity, rim integrity, and overall eye appeal for yourself.
Year: 1869
Mint: Philadelphia (No Mint Mark)
Denomination: Three Cents ($0.03)
Composition: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Design: James B. Longacre’s Liberty Head with Roman Numeral "III" within a Laurel Wreath.
Condition: Circulated (Ungraded)
Note: This 150+ year-old coin displays authentic circulation wear consistent with its era. You can expect to see honest "pocket wear" on the high points of Liberty's hair and the lines of the Roman numeral "III" on the reverse. The surfaces maintain a natural, original nickel-gray patina with no signs of harsh cleaning. Please inspect the high-resolution macro photos to judge the legend clarity, rim integrity, and overall eye appeal for yourself.
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