3-Cent Silver 3cS Type 1, 1851-1853 PR [Type]

Name: 3-Cent Silver 3cS Type 1, 1851-1853 PR [Type]
SKU: 73780

Greysheet & CPG® Values

Melt Value (Silver): 0.0193 oz +1.56%

$1.25

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3-Cent Silver 3cS Type 1, 1851-1853 PR [Type]

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The Type 1 Proof Three Cent Silver was the first year and design for its series and denomination. Produced in order to have coinage between 1C and 5C, making it easier to exchange foreign coins (legal tender at the time) into U.S. currency. This type lasted from 1851 to 1852 and were produced with only 75% silver. Both dates are extreme rarities.

Obverse Description

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 I issues (1851-53) there is no frame line around the star.

Reverse Description

The roman numeral III is centered in the design ensconced in a large, bejeweled letter C surrounded by 13 stars on the periphery.

Catalog Information

GSID: 73780

Designer: James B. Longacre

Obverse Designer: James B. Longacre

Obverse Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, [Date]

Reverse Designer: James B. Longacre

Reverse Lettering: III

Fineness: 0.9

Weight (gr): 0.8 gr

Weight (oz): 0.0257 oz

Precious Metal Weight: 0.0193 oz

Strike Type: Proof

Diameter: 14

Coin Shape: Round

Edge: Plain

Variety: Type 1

Variety 2: 1851-1853

Coin Date: 3-Cent Silver

Denomination: 3cS

Designation: PR

Mint Location: Philadelphia

Coinage Type: Three cent silver

Coinage Years: 1859-1873

Composition: 0.9 silver; 0.1 copper

PCGS #: 3695

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