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1882 Three Cent Nickel, PR68
Tied for Finest Graded

1882 3CN PR68 PCGS. Margins of golden-yellow surround pale lavender-pink interiors on this sumptuous Superb Gem proof late-date three cent nickel, struck to the extent of only 3,100 proofs complementing a meager business-strike emission of 22,200 coins. The bold strike and pristine preservation, along with the beautiful patina, all contribute to the top-shelf eye appeal.

Variety: This example appears to be the first Breen enumerates in the Proof Encyclopedia: "First die. Clear 2, no trace of filling anywhere within the digit. Not rare."

Population Data (7/14): PCGS shows seven submissions in this top grade of PR68, although we suspect such a quantity might include a number of resubmissions trying for a PR69 -- a numeric grade that PCGS has never assigned to a three cent nickel of any date. NGC shows five PR68 and none finer.

Heritage Commentary: Even though the proof mintages stayed fairly steady for the three cent nickel, the annual totals for business strikes plummeted after 1882 through 1887. The 1885 circulation-strike total was 1,000 pieces.

Provenance: Purchased from David Lawrence (9/2012).(Registry values: N2998)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2764, PCGS# 3778, Greysheet# 2841)

Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Weight: 1.94 grams
Weight: 0.05oz
Mintage: 3,100

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