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3-Cent Pieces
3-Cent Silver (1851–1872)
3-Cent Silver, Proof (1851–1873)
3-Cent Nickels (1865–1889)
3-Cent Nickels, Proof (1865–1889)

An odd denomination by today's standards 3-cent pieces were issued in both silver, and then copper-nickel between the years of 1851 and 1889.

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3-Cent Silver (1851–1872)
3-Cent Silver, Proof (1851–1873)
3-Cent Nickels (1865–1889)
3-Cent Nickels, Proof (1865–1889)

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1865 3cN MS

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1881 3cN PR

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1883 3cN PR

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1888 3cN PR

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Prominent Collector Dell Loy Hansen Submitting His Historical Collection Of U.S. Coins To CAC Grading
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The unprecedented crossover underscores his personal efforts to combat “grade inflation.”

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The designs will be featured on a $5 gold coin, a $1 silver coin, and a half dollar clad coin.

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