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1888 Proof
| Weight | 1.94 g |
| Diameter | 17.9 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Strike | Proof |
| Mintage | 4,582 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 75% Copper, 25% Nickel |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | James B. Longacre |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-993 |
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Philadelphia delivered approximately 4,582 proof three-cent nickels in 1888. The proof is more available than the 36,500-coin circulation strike in current collector markets, with the proof mintage representing over 12% of total production for the year. The 1888 proof is an available and affordable entry in the proof sequence and is a typical entry point for collectors working backward through the series' final years.
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| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR-63 | Proof (PR) | — | — |
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