With a mintage of just 4,000, this nickel 1883 three-cent piece is very difficult to find! From 1876 until the end of the series, mintages for the 3¢ piece continued to dwindle. The public was beginning to accept paper money, and coins were staying in circulation, so more 3¢ pieces simply weren't required. If you need this low-mintage date, don't wait!