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1889 Three Cent Nickel, Lustrous MS67
Among the Finest Known

1889 3CN MS67 PCGS. This final year of production saw a small mintage of 18,125 circulation strikes, many of which were melted in 1890 (per Breen). The final two digits in the date are recut, as characteristic for this issue. This Superb Gem has shimmering luster and essentially pristine surfaces. The design elements are sharply struck, including the lines in the III denomination. Population: 11 in 67, 0 finer (4/14).
Ex: Dallas Signature (Heritage, 12/2005), lot 242; Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 2/2007), lot 2465.
From The Brian Loncar Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 275J, PCGS# 3758, GSID# 2789)

Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Weight: 1.94 grams
Weight: 0.05132oz
Mintage: 18,100


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
June, 2014
4th-8th Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 8
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Sold on Jun 4, 2014 for: $2,585.00
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