1870 Three Cent Nickel Piece
1870 Three Cent Nickel Piece

1870 Three Cent Nickel Piece

Regular price $23.00

The three cent nickel was designed by then US Mint Chief engraver James B. Longacre. The series ran from 1865 until 1889. The coins are composed of 75% copper and 25% nickel. 
All three cent nickels were minted in Philadelphia, PA. 

The 1870 coin had a low mintage of just 1,335,000 examples.