has a womans head on one side and wheat stalks with ribbon on other side with 3cent
2007-02-27 15:46:41 · 4 answers · asked by alice k 2 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
You do have a copper/nickel 3 cent piece, but the word cent is not on the coin. There is a Roman numeral III in a wreath, but that is it. As for grading, it is best to see a dealer or at least a coin club member, or go see if your library has a coin grading book. In grade good (date and legends complete but worn) it has a value of $11.00. In very good (III half worn rims complete) $12.00 and in very fine (3/4 of hair detail visable) $17.50. These are about what a dealer would pay. The grading I gave you is helpful, but a grading book with photo's would be more of a help to you. You do have a coin that showed up, do to the hoarding of silver coins during and a little after the Civil War.
2007-02-28 14:50:00 · answer #1 · answered by Taiping 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
US Copper-Nickel 3 cents (type 1865-1889) :
http://www.coingrading.com/series/69a.jpg
1868-dated piece has a mintage of 3,252,000 and is valued at:
$18 in F grade, $23 in VF, $30 in EF, and $50 in AU.
These are coin catalog values; you'll get less if you sell it to a coin dealer.
Grading abbreviations:
Very Good (VG) - Well worn but more of the rim will be evident. Design and legend will be clear but worn flat. Lacks specific details.
Fine (F) - Medium to heavy wear but even overall. The design becomes clearer and details begin to appear. Some letters within the design will be apparent.
Very Fine (VF) - A visibly nicer coin. High spots will show light, even wear. Various major features are visible. Lettering is all readable.
Extremely Fine (EF) - Slight wear will show on the highest points of the main devices. Words are sharp and easily readable. All details are clearly defined.
About Uncirculated (AU) - Slight traces of wear on the highest points of the coin; may be dull with some evidence of luster under any toning.
2007-02-28 01:21:27 · answer #2 · answered by silverpet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Three Cent Nickel 1868 Coin - Very Good Condition $23.95 ...
now if this coin has a nick or scrape on it ,it wont be worth any money or even faded
2007-02-28 00:34:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try taking it to an antique shop. The owner might be able to tell you how much its worth. I'm sure it's probably a lot of money because it's from the 1800s.
2007-02-27 23:55:16 · answer #4 · answered by Hey Soul Sister 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋