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1855 3-Cent Silver PR Values
Details
The 1855 Proof Three Cent Silver is a very desirable rarity in the series with a mintage of just 50 coins. Rare from MS60 through MS63. MS64 is very rare with gems being extreme rarities. Cameo pieces are extremely difficult to locate as only a handful exist. Look for attractive toners as this series has many.
This coin is made of 0.9 silver; 0.1 copper and has a current melt value of $1.32
Obverse: A six-pointed star with a harp in the center is surrounded by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA on the periphery and the date positioned at the bottom. For the type II issues (1854-58) there are two frame lines around the star.
Reverse: The roman numeral III is centered in the design ensconced in a large, bejeweled letter C surrounded by 13 stars on the periphery. An olive sprig is added above the roman numerals.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Three cent silver
Coinage Years:
1854-1858
Composition:
0.9 silver; 0.1 copper
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
0.75 gr
Weight:
0.0241 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0217 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
14 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1855
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
III
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
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