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1882 Nickel Three Cent Piece

Strike Type
1882 (P) Three Cent coin

Coin Details

Year
1882
Denomination
Three Cent
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Nickel Three Cent Pieces 1865-1889
Designer
James Barton Longacre
Mintage
22,200
Composition
75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Weight
1.94g
Diameter
17.9mm
Edge
Plain

Value Estimates

$163 - $721

Values as of May 2026, from published price guides and, in some cases, recorded auction sales. For most coins the range runs from a well-worn example (around G-4) to an uncirculated one, but individual coins can sell for more or less depending on grade, eye appeal and demand. Compare recent sales of similar coins for a closer estimate.

Auction Record

Price realized
$14,950
Sold
Grade
MS67
Auction house
Heritage Auctions

Description

Produced at the Philadelphia Mint, the 1882 Nickel Three Cent Piece is part of the Nickel Three Cent Pieces 1865-1889 series. The Philadelphia Mint struck 22,200 three-cent nickel pieces dated 1882. The obverse features Liberty facing left with a coronet inscribed LIBERTY and the reverse displays a Roman numeral III within a wreath. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel, weighing 1.94 grams, 17.9 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #3750.

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