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1863 Original, Copper Pattern 3 Cents PR RB J-319 Values
Details
1863 Three-Cent Piece. Pattern produced to determine the feasibility of issuing a large bronze three-cent piece for circulation, this in addition to the small silver trime.
Obverse: Braided Hair cent with 13 stars surrounding, as used on large copper cents 1843–1857, but with date 1863 below.
Reverse: Small wreath enclosing 3 CENTS. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around border.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1863
Composition:
Copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Original, Copper
Variety 2:
J-319
Rarity:
R-5
Physical Characteristics
Strike Type:
Proof
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
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