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1867 Proof

Two & Three Cents · Three-Cent Nickels · 1865–1889
Key date Proof
Weight1.94 g
Diameter17.9 mm
MintPhiladelphia
StrikeProof
Mintage 625
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition75% Copper, 25% Nickel
DesignerJames B. Longacre
Collector's Key IDCK-927

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About this coinHistory

Roughly 625 proof three-cent nickels were struck in 1867, slightly below the 1866 figure. The Mint was shipping annual proof sets to subscribers across the country, and late-1860s proof production remained stable and predictable. Subscribers that year received their sets in the same months Congress was arguing about the ratification of the Fourteenth Amendment and newspapers were mocking William Seward's purchase of Alaska. The 1867 proof is available to collectors building a complete proof set and is comparable in scarcity to other proofs of the period.

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PR-63 Proof (PR)
Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1867 Proof Three-Cent Nickels were minted?
625 were struck.
What is a 1867 Proof Three-Cent Nickel made of?
75% Copper, 25% Nickel, weighing 1.94 g.
What is the melt value of a 1867 Proof Three-Cent Nickel?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1867 Proof Three-Cent Nickel a key date?
Yes — the 1867 Proof Three-Cent Nickel is considered a key date in the Three-Cent Nickels series and commands a strong premium.