Whitman Expo
1867 3-Cent Silver PR Values
Details
The 1867 Proof Three Cent Silver comes from a moderately low mintage for the series of 625 coins. Most were saved, leaving the issue relatively affordable and readily available to collectors. Scarce only in gem condition. Cameo pieces are far more difficult to locate in all grades and deep cameos are a rarity. Look for attractive toners as there are many in this series.
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 III issues (1859-73) there is a single frame line 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.
Basic Information
GSID:
3688
Coin Date:
1867
Denomination:
3cS / 3-Cent Silver
Designation:
PR
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
625
Coinage Type:
Three cent silver
Coinage Years:
1859-1873
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
