My first 3 cent nickel - 1865 - What do you think?

I know nothing about these, except that I didn't have one. So I bought this one today for $10. Was that a good deal? Is this pretty decent? Is that a die break on the obverse at 8 oclock or is it pmd?

 

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I'd buy one in that condition/year for 10 bucks in an instant!

 

The one i got was for $11 was also from 1865, but although it shows slightly more rust, the details are full.
My guess is that this one should be around $7-8 according to "eBay prices" scale, due to wear, PMD at 8 oclock (which looks very fresh) and non-harsh cleaning.

 

Well Im glad I am in the ballpark for pricing. The pillars on the reverse have much more detail than most I saw for under $20.

So that is for sure PMD on the obverse?

 

Yep, definitely.

 

Well poop. I'm going to purchase another one tonight then!

 

It is pitted as well. still nice buy.