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1868 Nickel Three-cent piece Main Image

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Three Cent - Three Cent Nickel - 1868 G Main Image

Just over 3.2 million nickel 3&#162 pieces were struck in Philadelphia in 1868 - a fraction of today's mintages. These small coins (about the size of a dime) helped make change, buy 3&#162 postage stamps and retire the fractional notes in the years following the Civil War. Add this now-vanished coin to your collection today.

Three Cent - Three Cent Nickel - 1868 G

Three Cent - Three Cent Nickel - 1868 VG Main Image

Three Cent - Three Cent Nickel - 1868 VG

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Three Cent - Three Cent Nickel - 1868 F

1868 Nickel Three-cent piece

1865 Nickel Three-Cent Piece Main Image

1865 Nickel Three-Cent Piece G Main Image

The 1865 nickel three-cent piece is the first 3&#162 coin struck in a copper/nickel alloy. Issued the same year the Civil War ended and Lincoln was assassinated, this 1865 three-cent piece not only features a different alloy, but also features a new design - the Liberty Head. The nickel three-cent piece was issued for 25 years, from 1865-1889. Whether you are building a type or date set, you`ll want this 1865 three-cent piece - the first of the series.

1865 Nickel Three-Cent Piece G

1865 Nickel Three-Cent Piece F Main Image

The 1865 nickel three-cent piece is the first 3&#162 coin struck in a copper/nickel alloy. Issued the same year the Civil War ended and Lincoln was assassinated, this 1865 three-cent piece not only features a different alloy, but also features a new design - the Liberty Head. The nickel three-cent piece was issued for 25 years, from 1865-1889. Whether you are building a type or date set, you`ll want this 1865 three-cent piece - the first of the series.

1865 Nickel Three-Cent Piece F

1865 Nickel Three-Cent Piece VF Main Image

1865 Nickel Three-Cent Piece VF

1865 Nickel Three-Cent Piece XF Main Image

1865 Nickel Three-Cent Piece XF

1865 Nickel Three-Cent Piece AU50 Main Image

1865 Nickel Three-Cent Piece AU50

1865 Nickel Three-Cent Piece

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1864-1873 Two Cent Piece in Holder Main Image

Here&#39;s a collector favorite &ndash; an exciting 2&cent; piece from the Civil War era! Struck to help make change during a wartime coin shortage, these 1864-1873 issues were also the first U.S. coins to bear the motto in god we trust, reflecting the religious fervor of the time. Order this Genuine 2&cent; piece today, and own a historic part of America&#39;s past!

1864-1873 Two Cent Piece in Holder

1869 Nickel Three-Cent Piece Main Image

The now-obsolete nickel 3&#162 series was issued for 25 years, from 1865-1889. Designed by James Longacre, this coin features Liberty wearing a coronet on the obverse and the Roman numeral III (the denomination) surrounded by a wreath on the reverse. Whether you're building your set by type or date, you'll want this nickel three-cent piece for your collection.

1869 Nickel Three-Cent Piece

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1851 Braided Hair Half Cent Main Image

Designed by Christian Gobrecht, and struck in pure copper, Braided Hair half cents of 1840-1857 are precious keepsakes of mid-19th century America. The obverse of the coin depicts Liberty wearing a coronet, surrounded by 13 stars representing the original colonies. The reverse features a continuous wreath surrounding the denomination, with the official name of the country inscribed around the border. Struck over 150 years ago, the 1851 Braided Hair half cent will be a prized addition to your collection.

1851 Braided Hair Half Cent

Designed by Christian Gobrecht, and struck in pure copper, Braided Hair half cents of 1840-1857 are precious keepsakes of mid-19th century America. The obverse of the coin depicts Liberty wearing a coronet, surrounded by 13 stars representing the original colonies. The reverse features a continuous wreath surrounding the denomination, with the official name of the country inscribed around the border. Struck over 150 years ago, the 1851 Braided Hair half cent will be a prized addition to your collection.

1881 Nickel Three-Cent Piece Main Image

This 1881 nickel three-cent piece recalls the great growth and change that took place in America. It was struck the same year the era of the cattle drives and Chisholm Trail began to fade into the past, and news of gold in Alaska reached the lower 48 states. Today, over 125 years later, the 3&#162 denomination has vanished into the annals of history. Yet because of collectors like you they survive in collections to be enjoyed by all.

1881 Nickel Three-Cent Piece

1867 Nickel Three-Cent Piece Main Image

Three Cent - Three Cent Nickel - 1867 CIRC Main Image

Struck at the Philadelphia Mint the same year the U.S. purchased Alaska and Nebraska became the 37th state, this nickel 3&#162 piece recalls a time when the nation was still growing. Three-cents bought a stamp and made up a significant portion of a workers hourly rate, which was about 10&#162 back then. When you hold this early nickel in your hand, you can`t help but imagine who held it, where it has been, and the history it has seen.

Three Cent - Three Cent Nickel - 1867 CIRC

Three Cent - Three Cent Nickel - 1867 G Main Image

Three Cent - Three Cent Nickel - 1867 G

Three Cent - Three Cent Nickel - 1867 VG Main Image

Three Cent - Three Cent Nickel - 1867 VG

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Three Cent - Three Cent Nickel - 1867 XF#2 Main Image

Three Cent - Three Cent Nickel - 1867 XF#2

Three Cent - Three Cent Nickel - 1867 XF Main Image

Three Cent - Three Cent Nickel - 1867 XF

Struck at the Philadelphia Mint the same year the U.S. purchased Alaska and Nebraska became the 37th state, this nickel 3&#162 piece recalls a time when the nation was still growing. Three-cents bought a stamp and made up a significant portion of a workers hourly rate, which was about 10&#162 back then. When you hold this early nickel in your hand, you can't help but imagine who held it, where it has been, and the history it has seen.

1867 Nickel Three-Cent Piece

1864 Two-Cent Piece, Large Motto Main Image

In 1864, two different first-year 2&cent; varieties were created: the Small and Large Motto. This is the important Large Motto coin, mate to the earlier Small Motto. According to Walter Breen in his Complete Encyclopedia of U.S and Colonial Coins, the Large Motto was created when new dies with larger letters in the motto were put into use. All collectors need an example of this 1864 Large Motto variety, so get yours today.

1864 Two-Cent Piece, Large Motto

Two Cent Piece - Large Motto - 1864 CIRC Main Image

Two Cent Piece - Large Motto - 1864 CIRC

Two Cent Piece - Large Motto - 1864 G Main Image

Two Cent Piece - Large Motto - 1864 G

Two Cent Piece - Large Motto - 1864 VG Main Image

Two Cent Piece - Large Motto - 1864 VG

Two Cent Piece - Large Motto - 1864 F Main Image

Two Cent Piece - Large Motto - 1864 F

1864 Two-Cent Piece, Small Motto Main Image

Here's the first 2&cent; piece &ndash; the Small Motto &ndash; ready for your collection! All Small Motto two-cent pieces are scarce. According to Walter Breen in his Complete Encyclopedia of U.S and Colonial Coins, a few thousand Small Motto coins were produced. Created to alleviate a coin shortage during the Civil War, this is the first U.S. coin to carry IN GOD WE TRUST. Small Motto 2&cent; pieces are scarce and eagerly sought after by collectors, so don't wait to order yours!

1864 Two-Cent Piece, Small Motto

1868 Two-Cent Piece Main Image

Just over 2.8 million two-cent pieces were struck in Philadelphia in 1868. Today, with the passage of nearly 140 years &ndash; not to mention loss through attrition &ndash; who knows exactly how many still survive. This issue is needed by every collector to complete their 2&cent; collection &ndash; so get yours now!

1868 Two-Cent Piece

1868 Two-Cent Piece, Large Motto, Good Main Image

1868 Two-Cent Piece, Large Motto, Good

1868 Two-Cent Piece, Large Motto, Very Good Main Image

1868 Two-Cent Piece, Large Motto, Very Good

1868 Two-Cent Piece, Large Motto, Fine Main Image

1868 Two-Cent Piece, Large Motto, Fine

1866 Nickel Three-Cent Piece Main Image

Three Cent - Three Cent Nickel - 1866 G Main Image

Although the Civil War had ended a year earlier, gold and silver coins were slow in returning to circulation. So in 1866, the U.S. Mint struck over 4.8 million three-cent pieces to help make change, buy postage stamps (which were 3&#162) and retire the fractional notes. Today, well over a century later, the odd 3&#162 denomination and its classic design have vanished into the annals of history. Yet, because of collectors like you, they still survive to be enjoyed by all. Take advantage of this opportunity to add one to your collection today!

Three Cent - Three Cent Nickel - 1866 G

Three Cent - Three Cent Nickel - 1866 VG Main Image

Three Cent - Three Cent Nickel - 1866 VG

Three Cent - Three Cent Nickel - 1866 F Main Image

Three Cent - Three Cent Nickel - 1866 F

Three Cent - Three Cent Nickel - 1866 XF#2 Main Image

Three Cent - Three Cent Nickel - 1866 XF#2

Three Cent - Three Cent Nickel - 1866 XF Main Image

Three Cent - Three Cent Nickel - 1866 XF

Three Cent - Three Cent Nickel - 1866 AU#2 Main Image

Three Cent - Three Cent Nickel - 1866 AU#2

Three Cent - Three Cent Nickel - 1866 AU55 Main Image

Three Cent - Three Cent Nickel - 1866 AU55

Although the Civil War had ended a year earlier, gold and silver coins were slow in returning to circulation. So in 1866, the U.S. Mint struck over 4.8 million three-cent pieces to help make change, buy postage stamps (which were 3&#162) and retire the fractional notes. Today, well over a century later, the odd 3&#162 denomination and its classic design have vanished into the annals of history. Yet, because of collectors like you, they still survive to be enjoyed by all. Take advantage of this opportunity to add one to your collection today!

1866 Nickel Three-Cent Piece

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