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1875 Proof

Two & Three Cents · Three-Cent Nickels · 1865–1889
Key date Proof
Weight1.94 g
Diameter17.9 mm
MintPhiladelphia
StrikeProof
Mintage 700
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition75% Copper, 25% Nickel
DesignerJames B. Longacre
Collector's Key IDCK-969

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About this coinHistory

Mint records show approximately 700 proof three-cent nickels for 1875, matching the 1874 figure. The proof is a standard entry in the proof sequence and is typically priced in line with other mid-1870s three-cent nickel proofs. Subscribers received their sets in the same year Congress passed the Resumption Act, committing the country to the gold standard beginning in 1879.

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PR-63 Proof (PR)
Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1875 Proof Three-Cent Nickels were minted?
700 were struck.
What is a 1875 Proof Three-Cent Nickel made of?
75% Copper, 25% Nickel, weighing 1.94 g.
What is the melt value of a 1875 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 1875 Proof Three-Cent Nickel a key date?
Yes — the 1875 Proof Three-Cent Nickel is considered a key date in the Three-Cent Nickels series and commands a strong premium.