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1872 3-Cent Silver MS Values
Details
Both the final year of issue of the Three Cent Silver Series and also the lowest mintage by far at just 1,000 coins struck. Rare in all grades with rarity escalating in the AU range. Mint State pieces are very rare especially in MS64. MS65 and finer would simply be considered extreme rarities. Many pieces appear proof-like and come with a very strong strike.
This coin is made of 0.9 silver; 0.1 copper and has a current melt value of $1.67
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:
1,000
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:
Business
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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