1849 Original, Silver-Copper Alloy Pattern 3-Cent Silver PR J-113 Values

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1849 Original, Silver-Copper Alloy Pattern 3-Cent Silver PR J-113 Values

Details

Combination of the 3 and III dies, the “Ugly Duckling” pattern. Either side could be called the obverse or reverse. Silver and copper alloy, unknown proportions, plain edge. Originals and restrikes, the last probably in 90% silver. The copper-nickel issues are restrikes.

Obverse: The numeral 3, with no further inscriptions.

Reverse: The Roman numeral III, with no further inscriptions.

Basic Information

GSID:

12097

Coin Date:

1849

Denomination:

P3CS / Pattern 3-Cent Silver

Designation:

PR

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Coinage Type:

Pattern

Coinage Years:

1849

Composition:

Silver-Copper Alloy

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Original, Silver-Copper Alloy

Variety 2:

J-113

Rarity:

R-L7

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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