1886 Proof
| Weight | 1.94 g |
| Diameter | 17.9 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Strike | Proof |
| Mintage | 4,290 Proof only |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 75% Copper, 25% Nickel |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | James B. Longacre |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-988 |
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The 1886 proof three-cent nickel is a proof-only issue. No circulation strikes were produced in 1886, making the proof the only form of the coin for that year. The Mint struck approximately 4,290 proofs, a relatively large figure that reflects the proof being the sole production for the year.
As a proof-only date, the 1886 is a mandatory acquisition for collectors assembling a complete year set of three-cent nickels. The 1886 is more available than the 1877 proof-only issue, making it a more accessible entry in the proof-only subset of the series.
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| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR-63 | Proof (PR) | — | — |
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