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I have what looks like dime roman numerals III on one side the date is 1873 can you tell me if this is worth?
It sounds like you have a three-cent nickel! That's one of my favorite coins actually. Depending on condition, it's worth anywhere from $15-$50 or more. There's actually a closed-"3" and open-"3" variety. Unless you've seen them both, it's very hard to notice the difference. The closed-"3" almost looks like an "8". I'm guessing you have the open-"3" which the slightly more common variety. Go to CoinCommunity.com and lookup up 3CN in the threads and you'll see a LOT of discussion about them!
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Bruce Goldstein
Expertise
I specialize in U.S. three-cent nickels, but also close behind them are U.S. two-cent pieces, three-cent silver, and twenty cent pieces. Also, I have a bit of experience in the area of U.S. Early Proofs (19th century). However, I can possibly assist in most questions regarding U.S. Type coins.
Experience
I have read virtually everything I can find in print on the areas of U.S. 2-3-20 cent pieces. I have written articles on three-cent coins and Early Proofs published (or will be published) in Coin World.
Organizations
ANA
Publications
Coin World
Education/Credentials
MS in Mathematical Physics
ANA Advanced Grading and Problem Coins seminar
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