1868 Copper Pattern 3 Cents PR RB J-617b Values

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1868 Copper Pattern 3 Cents PR RB J-617b Values

Details

1868 Three-Cent Piece

Obverse: Liberty Head with coronet. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA surrounding, small date numerals below.

Reverse: Laurel wreath enclosing Roman numeral III.

Basic Information

GSID:

13153

Coin Date:

1868

Denomination:

P3c / Pattern 3 Cents

Designation:

PR

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Mintage:

Unique

Coinage Type:

Pattern

Coinage Years:

1868

Composition:

Copper

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Copper

Variety 2:

J-617b

Rarity:

R-unique

Physical Characteristics

Strike Type:

Proof

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

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