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1872 3-Cent Silver PR CAM Values
Details
Like the 1871, this Proof Three Cent Silver Issue had a mintage of 960 coins and is also an excellent type coin. It is also common through PR66 with only the finest gems in PR67. PR68 is very rare as only a few still in existence. Cameo pieces are extremely difficult to locate in all grades and deep cameos are a rarity. Look for attractive toners as this series is full of them.
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 III issues (1859-73) there is a single frame line 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
Mintage:
950
Coinage Type:
Three cent silver
Coinage Years:
1859-1873
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, 1872
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
III
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
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