How can i tell if my ipod is a 2g or 3g

the model number is MC086LL serial number 8N9468X175J
can anyone tell me if this is a 3rd or 2nd generation?
thanks,
Monica

That would be a 2nd generation.
Introduced     September 2008
Discontinued     September 2009 (16 and 32 GB) September 2010 (8 GB)
Model Identifier     iPod2,1
Model Number     A1288
EMC     2341
Order Number     MB528LL/A, MC086LL/A (8 GB) MB531LL/A (16 GB) MB533LL/A (32 GB)

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