3 Cent USA (1776 - ) Copper/Silver

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Denomination:

3 Cent

Metal:

Copper

Silver

State:

USA (1776 - )

Issue year(s):

1851-1853

Silver Three Cent Three Cents

Type 1 Trime – No Outlines to Star (1851-1853)

Designer – Engraver: James B Longacre
Metal Composition: 75% Silver – 25% Copper
Diameter: 14 mm
Mass / Weight: 0.8 grams

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12 coins in the group

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-02-23
U.S.A., silver three cents, type one, 1851. Very fine.

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-03-01
1851. PCGS graded MS-64. Boldly struck and lightly toned. Desirable First Year issue for this diminutive silver coin (PCGS # 3664) Estimated Value $325 - 350 Categories: Budget - Three Cent Pieces

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-03-05
1851-O. EF-45. Light hairlines. Estimated Value $80 - 90. Categories: U.S. Budget Coins and Lots Silver Three Cent Pieces

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-03-01
1853. PCGS graded MS-66. CAC Approved. Housed in an Old Green Holder. A lustrous example of this high mintage date, lightly toned and complete and unabraded, the satin luster exceeds most others in this condition, plus excellent silver color. The strike is strong, with clear definition to the ...

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3 Cent USA Coin The 3-cent coin was a denomination of United States currency that was minted in two different designs: the silver 3-cent piece and the nickel 3-cent piece. Here's a brief overview of each:Silver 3-Cent Piece (1851-1873):Introduced in 1851, the silver 3-cent piece was initially minted to address the shortage of small denomination coins in circu ...

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