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3-Cent Silver Type 1 3-Cent Silver PR 1851-1853 Values
Details
The Type 1 Proof Three Cent Silver was the first year and design for its series and denomination. Produced in order to have coinage between 1C and 5C, making it easier to exchange foreign coins (legal tender at the time) into U.S. currency. This type lasted from 1851 to 1852 and were produced with only 75% silver. Both dates are extreme rarities.
This coin is made of 0.9 silver; 0.1 copper and has a current melt value of $1.41
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 I issues (1851-53) there is no 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.
Basic Information
GSID:
73780
Coin Date:
3-Cent Silver
Denomination:
3cS / 3-Cent Silver
Designation:
PR
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Three cent silver
Coinage Years:
1859-1873
Composition:
0.9 silver; 0.1 copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Type 1
Variety 2:
1851-1853
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
0.8 gr
Weight:
0.0257 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0193 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
14 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, [Date]
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
III
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
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