1866 3CN MS63 认证号32889856, PCGS号3732

1866 3-Cent Nickel PCGS MS63 CAC-Approved. Nice problem-free coin with attractive luster, solid for the grade as attested to by CAC sticker. At time of purchase, the current PCGS census indicated a population of only 406 coins of higher grade than MS63. Purchased in online auction 4/20/2023 at Dutch Country Auctions Sale No. 28 Lot #31 for $210.85 total ($180 + 15% buyer's premium + shipping), as part of total invoice of $304.56 for 2 coins.

Ron Guth

The 1866 Three-Cent Nickel is one of the most common dates in the series, but it is much less common than the 1865 and several of the dates in the 1880's.  Nonetheless, collectors should have an easy time locating Mint State examples, where MS-63 and MS-64 seem to be the most common Mint State grades.  The finest examples certified by PCGS include a pair of MS-67s.

Clashed dies are the norm for this date, ranging from light clashing to heavy clashing and worn dies.  The present writer cannot recall ever seeing an unclashed 1866 Three-Cent Nickel.