Three-Cent Nickel

Three-Cent Pieces · 1865–1889

1885 Three-Cent Nickel

Designer

James B. Longacre

Composition

75% copper, 25% nickel

Diameter

17.9 mm

Mass

1.94 g

Thickness

1.2 mm

Edge

Plain

Mints

Philadelphia

Metal

Nickel

Mintage

1885-P · Philadelphia

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