1868 Proof
| Weight | 1.94 g |
| Diameter | 17.9 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Strike | Proof |
| Mintage | 600 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 75% Copper, 25% Nickel |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | James B. Longacre |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-930 |
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Philadelphia struck approximately 600 proof three-cent nickels in 1868, holding production roughly steady with 1867. The proof is a routine annual entry in the series and is available to collectors through the established auction and dealer market. Longacre's design appears in full mirrored relief, with the harder nickel-alloy taking a distinctive surface finish. Subscribers received their 1868 sets in the same year Andrew Johnson survived impeachment by a single vote in the Senate.
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| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR-63 | Proof (PR) | — | — |
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