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Three Cents Nickel Three Cent 1871-P
1871 Nickel Three Cent
Copper Nickel Pieces
Mintage: 604,000
Metal Composition: 75% Copper - 25% Nickel
Diameter: 17.9 mm
Mass / Weight: 1.94 grams
What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.):
Coin Value Chart: Typical Coin Prices, Values and Worth in USD based on Grade/Condition. Numismatic portion of the values last updated February 2026, precious metal portion of the values is updated live!
Good (G-4)
Very Good (VG-8)
Fine (F-12)
Very Fine (VF-20)
Extremely Fine (EF-40)
About Uncirculated (AU-50)
Uncirculated (MS-60)
Uncirculated (MS-65)
Proof (PR-65)
$26 $32 $38 $43 $61 $81 $207 $281 $407
USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1871 Nickel Three Cent Piece is Worth $32 in Average Condition and can be Worth $207 to $281 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Proof Coins can be Worth $407 or more. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts . Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins . The Melt Value shown below is how Valuable the Coin's Metal is Worth (bare minimum value of coin). Click here to see the Melt Value of every US Coin .
MELT VALUE: $0.0304
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$35.00 or Best Offer
Seller: stephen11 Certification Agency: Raw / Unspecified
Nice Original coin with no bent or damaged
$245.00
Seller: 4Coindealers Certification Agency: Raw / Unspecified
Certification Number: # 3425
Condition: Gem BU
Rare Date~~Proof Mintage Only 960...Very Scarce!
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Seller: Angler Certification Agency: Other
Condition: PR65 By PGA