1868 Nickel Three Cent Piece
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
$26 - $217
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-67). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$12,219 MS67 02-01-2005 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1868 Nickel Three Cent Piece is a cent produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Nickel Three Cent Pieces 1865-1889 series. Total mintage reached 3.3 million. The design is by James Barton Longacre. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel, weighing 1.94 grams, 17.9 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #3734.
