1879 Three Cent Nickel XF40 NGC Brown Label

The 1879 Three Cent Nickel is a coin that belongs to the Three Cent Nickel series, which was minted from 1865 to 1889. The obverse (front) of the coin features a portrait of Liberty with a headdress. The reverse (back) displays the Roman numeral III, indicating the coin's denomination. The coin is composed of 75% copper and 25% nickel, giving it the name "Three Cent Nickel." The United States Mint struck the three-cent nickel from 1865 to 1889. It was designed by US Mint Chief Engraver James B. Longacre. The coin is thinner and lighter than modern nickels, but has the same blend of copper and nickel.

1879 Three Cent Nickel XF40 NGC

As the name suggests, it has a face value of three cents. The Three Cent Nickel series was introduced during the Civil War as a response to a shortage of small denomination coins. The design was unique and distinctive, featuring a tiny coin with a large Roman numeral on the reverse. The mintage for the 1879 Three Cent Nickel was relatively low compared to some other years in the series. The exact number of coins minted was around 38,000.