The United States Mint marked the nation's Semiquincentennial on July 4 with a special striking.
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 Description
Braided Hair cent with 13 stars surrounding, as used on large copper cents 1843–1857, but with date 1863 below.
Reverse Description
Small wreath enclosing 3 CENTS. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around border.
Catalog Information
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