1849 Original Pattern 3-Cent Silver PR J-111 Values

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1849 Original Pattern 3-Cent Silver PR J-111 Values

Details

Originals struck in an alloy supposedly of 50% silver and 50% copper, average weight 22 grains. Restrikes may be in 90% silver. Elemental analysis is required to tell the difference.

Obverse: The die of the regular Liberty Seated half dime.

Reverse: The numeral 3, with no further inscriptions.

Basic Information

GSID:

12093

Coin Date:

1849

Denomination:

P3CS / Pattern 3-Cent Silver

Designation:

PR

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Coinage Type:

Pattern

Coinage Years:

1849

Composition:

Billon

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Original

Variety 2:

J-111

Rarity:

R-H6

Physical Characteristics

Strike Type:

Proof

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Designer:

James Longacre

Obverse Designer:

James Longacre

Reverse Designer:

James Longacre

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