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1849 Copper-Nickel Pattern 3-Cent Silver PR J-114 Values
Details
Combination of the 3 and III dies, the “Ugly Duckling” pattern. Either side could be called the obverse or reverse. Silver and copper alloy, unknown proportions, plain edge. Originals and restrikes, the last probably in 90% silver. The copper-nickel issues are restrikes.
Obverse: The numeral 3, with no further inscriptions.
Reverse: The Roman numeral III, with no further inscriptions.
Basic Information
GSID:
12099
Coin Date:
1849
Denomination:
P3CS / Pattern 3-Cent Silver
Designation:
PR
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1849
Composition:
Copper-Nickel
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Copper-Nickel
Variety 2:
J-114
Rarity:
R-H6
Physical Characteristics
Strike Type:
Proof
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
James Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James Longacre
Reverse Designer:
James Longacre
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