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1863 P3c Original, Copper, J-319 PR RB

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1863 P3c Original, Copper, J-319 PR RB
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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

GSID: 12582
Strike Type: Proof
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Plain
Variety: Original, Copper
Variety 2: J-319
Coin Date: 1863
Denomination: P3c
Designation: PR
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Coinage Type: Pattern
Coinage Years: 1863
Composition: Copper
Rarity: 5
PCGS #: 70477
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GSID:12582 PCGS:70477 Shop related

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Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1863 P3c Original, Copper, J-319 PR RB
Grade CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
PR66 $9,000 $1,234
PR65 $7,500 $1,234
PR64 $1,234 $1,234
PR63 $1,234 $1,234

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