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1857 3-Cent Silver PR Values
Details
The 1857 Proof Three Cent Silver is a very desirable rarity in the series with a mintage of just 100 coins. Scarce from MS60 through MS63. MS64 and MS65 are rare with higher end gems being very rare. Cameo pieces are extremely difficult to locate as only a handful exist. Look for attractive toners as this series is full of them.
This coin is made of 0.9 silver; 0.1 copper and has a current melt value of $1.65
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 II issues (1854-58) there are two frame lines 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. An olive sprig is added above the roman numerals.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Three cent silver
Coinage Years:
1854-1858
Composition:
0.9 silver; 0.1 copper
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
0.75 gr
Weight:
0.0241 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0217 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
14 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1857
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
III
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
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