3 Cent USA (1776 - ) Copper/Silver

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Denomination:

3 Cent

Metal:

Copper

Silver

State:

USA (1776 - )

Issue year(s):

1854-1858

Catalog reference:

Diakov-'

Silver Three Cent Three Cents
Type 2 Trime – Three Outlines to Star (1854-1858)

Designer – Engraver: James B Longacre
Metal Composition: 90% Silver – 10% Copper
Diameter: 14 mm
Mass / Weight: 0.75 grams

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-03-06
1858 3¢ Silver. MS-60 Plus. Beautiful electric blue toning, lustrous. Desirable Type 2 style with double-outline around the star. From an old time collection. Estimated Value $350 - 400. Categories:

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-03-05
1858 Silver Three Cents. PCGS graded AU-50. Nicely toned, there is some luster around the devices of this scarcer Type 2 piece (PCGS # 3674) . Estimated Value $120 - 130. Categories:

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-02-26
1857. PCGS graded MS-66. Satin mint luster filters through the attractive patina on this Gem example. Shades of dappled cobalt-blue and peach-rose dominate the surfaces with additional mauve and tan, colors. Well struck on most of the obverse stars with no individually mentionable distractions ...

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-02-26
1856. NGC graded Proof 65. A colorfully toned Gem with mottled sky-blue and gold iridescence equally distributed over each side. The strike is sharp for a Type 2 silver three cent piece, though some lightness is noted at a few reverse stars. Still, this is indicative of multiple blows of the d ...

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-02-26
1854. PCGS graded MS-63. CAC Approved. Fully frosty with some natural golden-russet and blue toning mostly over the obverse.Ideal as a type coin (PCGS # 3670) . Estimated Value $500 - 525. Categories: Three Cent Pieces

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-02-26
1857. NGC graded MS-66. Nice blue and gold toning. About as close to watertight perfection as can be expected, this vibrant and well toned Type 2 example is without peer in terms of aesthetic appeal and originality. Even this condition of the luster isn't enough. The supporting strike is just ...

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