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Auction 1261 | Lot 16649 » Two and Three Cents » Three Cent Nickels
1881 3CN PR68 Cameo PCGS. (PCGS# 83777)
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Auction 366 | Lot 4041 » Two and Three Cents » Three Cent Nickels
1881 3CN PR68 Cameo PCGS. Breen-2444. Obvious Doubled Date. In the past few years, collecting nickel three cent coinage has gained substantially in popularity. Not even ten years ago, these coins remained for long periods in dealer inventories. Today, it is different. Collecting Mint State and Proof three cent nickel coins is now a popular endeavor. Even though the 1881 issue is considered a common date, there are only a few that can match the quality of this example. Despite a mintage of over 3,500 Proof examples, only three coins have received the PR68 Cameo grade from PCGS, with none finer. There are no PR69 examples of this issue, and there are no PR68 Deep Cameo examples. This coin is tied with just two others (and that assumes none were resubmitted) for the finest certified examples of the issue.

The digits 881 in the date are each doubled, originally left of the final position. Walter Breen noted that this variety "comprises a minority of proofs." The far-sighted collector may wish to consider this coin as a candidate for their collection, not only for its lofty state of preservation, but for the variety as well. Collecting these coins has just begun to reach higher levels of popularity, and at some date in the future, collecting by variety may also become more popular. The collector who seeks these special varieties in the highest possible grade will have a leg up on the competition.

This is an amazing and Superb Gem Proof with creamy nickel-gray surfaces and exceptional aesthetic appeal. The fields are moderately reflective and the surfaces are pristine. Just a trace of the lightest blue and gold toning adds to the overall appearance. Population: 3 in 68, 0 finer (1/05).
From the Bruce Scher #1 All-Time PCGS Registry Set. (PCGS# 83777)
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Auction 366 | Lot 5755 » Two and Three Cents » Three Cent Nickels
1881 3CN PR68 Cameo★ NGC. An absolutely amazing proof type coin. The fields are deeply reflective and the devices display significant mint frost, giving each side a strong cameo contrast (borderline Deep Cameo, we think). Brilliant throughout with no obvious surface flaws, as one would expect from the coveted star designation. Unimprovable quality. Population: 4 in 68★ , none finer (1/05).
From The Mike Jacobson Collection. (PCGS# 83777)
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Auction 366 | Lot 5816 » Two and Three Cents » Three Cent Nickels
1881 3CN PR68★ Cameo NGC. Prior to 1878, mintages of minor Proof coinage was not specifically known. Beginning in that year, the Mint kept more accurate records of the production of these coins. Thus, the recorded figure of 3,575 coins for the Proof 1881 Three Cent Nickel coinage is considered to be accurate. This figure tops the silver Proof production by 2,600 coins.

This remarkable Proof has fully brilliant surfaces with excellent contrast. Both sides are completely untoned with bright nickel-gray color. It also qualifies as tied for the finest proof example certified by NGC for the date, and for the type. NGC has certified two examples of this date as PR68 Cameo and two others as PR68★ Cameo. Population: 4 in 68, 0 finer (1/05). (PCGS# 83777)
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Auction 430 | Lot 2490 » Two and Three Cents » Three Cent Nickels
1881 3CN PR68 Cameo NGC. The three cent nickels proofs benefit from comparatively large mintages and careful custodianship, yet even carefully preserved pieces often fall short of the grade achieved by this piece. the exquisitely struck ivory devices project from gleaming, essentially untoned fields. An astonishingly well-preserved specimen, unsurprisingly tied for the finest Cameo example certified by either NGC or PCGS (1/07). (PCGS# 83777)
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Auction 352 | Lot 5444 » Two and Three Cents » Three Cent Nickels
1881 3CN PR68★ Cameo NGC. An absolutely amazing proof type coin. The fields are deeply reflective and the devices display significant mint frost, giving each side a strong cameo contrast (borderline Ultra Cameo, we think). Brilliant throughout with no obvious surface flaws, as one would expect from the star designation. The 8s in the date are widely repunched within the loops. Population: 1 in 68★ Cameo, none finer (7/04). (PCGS# 83777)
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Auction 1156 | Lot 3187 » Two and Three Cents » Three Cent Nickels
1881 3CN PR68 Cameo NGC. (PCGS# 83777)
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Auction 1128 | Lot 230 » Two and Three Cents » Three Cent Nickels
1881 3CN PR68 Cameo NGC. (PCGS# 83777)
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Auction 1159 | Lot 3252 » Two and Three Cents » Three Cent Nickels
1881 3CN PR68 Cameo NGC. (PCGS# 83777)
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Auction 1218 | Lot 3472 » Two and Three Cents » Three Cent Nickels
1881 3CN PR68 Cameo NGC. (PCGS# 83777)
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Auction 1298 | Lot 3177 » Two and Three Cents » Three Cent Nickels
1881 3CN PR68 Cameo NGC. (PCGS# 83777)
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Auction 1320 | Lot 3248 » Two and Three Cents » Three Cent Nickels
1881 3CN PR68 Cameo NGC. (PCGS# 83777)
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Auction 1326 | Lot 3401 » Two and Three Cents » Three Cent Nickels
1881 3CN PR68 Cameo NGC. (PCGS# 83777)
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Auction 358 | Lot 5777 » Two and Three Cents » Three Cent Nickels
1881 3CN PR67 Cameo PCGS. The 8s in the date are recut within the loops. A beautiful Superb Gem, both sides are bright and untoned. The cameo contrast between fields and devices is striking. There is not a single blemish that would call into question the validity of the PR67 designation. (PCGS# 83777)
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Auction 24064 | Lot 11257 » Two and Three Cents » Three Cent Nickels
1881 3CN PR 67 Cameo PCGS. ... (PCGS# 83777)
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Auction 1253 | Lot 15181 » Two and Three Cents » Three Cent Nickels
1881 3CN PR67+ Cameo PCGS. CAC. (PCGS# 83777)
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Auction 376 | Lot 5441 » Two and Three Cents » Three Cent Nickels
1881 3CN PR67 Cameo PCGS. A dazzling, brightly mirrored specimen that presents as brilliant, although subtle bluish tints are visible upon close inspection. Population: 12 in 67 Cameo, 3 finer (5/05).
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Auction 304 | Lot 5690 » Two and Three Cents » Three Cent Nickels
1881 3CN PR67 Cameo PCGS. A gorgeous Superb Gem, both sides are bright with a little light, golden tinged iridescence. There is not a single blemish that would seem to call into question the validity of the PR67 designation. (PCGS# 83777)
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Auction 65073 | Lot 23091 » Two and Three Cents » Three Cent Nickels
1881 3CN PR 67 Cameo PCGS. ... (PCGS# 83777)
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Auction 1114 | Lot 1290 » Two and Three Cents » Three Cent Nickels
1881 3CN PR67 Cameo NGC. (PCGS# 83777)
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Auction 1190 | Lot 33020 » Two and Three Cents » Three Cent Nickels
1881/881 3CN PR66 Cameo NGC. CAC. VP-004. (PCGS# 83777)
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Auction 1192 | Lot 3204 » Two and Three Cents » Three Cent Nickels
1881 3CN PR67 Cameo PCGS. CAC. (PCGS# 83777)
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Auction 1227 | Lot 3661 » Two and Three Cents » Three Cent Nickels
1881 3CN PR67 Cameo PCGS. CAC. (PCGS# 83777)
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Auction 360 | Lot 5649 » Two and Three Cents » Three Cent Nickels
1881 3CN PR67 Cameo PCGS. With the exception of just three Mint State 68 pieces, this is one of the finest issues of the date certified by PCGS. The stunning overall eye appeal supports their grade as the devices jump out of the fields with razor sharp detail. (PCGS# 83777)
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Auction 450 | Lot 343 » Two and Three Cents » Three Cent Nickels
1881 3CN PR67 Cameo PCGS. Frosty motifs favorably contrast with the glassy fields. An exquisite and faintly toned Superb Gem, perfect aside from a minuscule fleck or two of carbon. Population: 17 in 67 Cameo, 3 finer (2/07). (PCGS# 83777)
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