1873 USA Three Cent Nickel Coin – Fine to Very Fine

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Scarce 1873 United States Three Cent Nickel coin, struck at the Philadelphia Mint. This short-lived denomination was issued between 1865 and 1889, introduced to replace the earlier silver three-cent pieces. Designed by James B. Longacre, the coin features Liberty wearing a coronet on the obverse and a Roman numeral III within a laurel wreath on the reverse.

Denomination: Three Cents (Nickel) Year: 1873 Composition: Copper-Nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) Designer: James B. Longacre Mint: Philadelphia (no mint mark) Diameter: 17.9 mm Condition: Fine to Very Fine

Notes: Attractive even wear with clear details and readable legends. Comes housed in a 2x2 holder with information card.

A fascinating and uncommon U.S. denomination — over 150 years old and increasingly collectible.

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