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PCGS Number: 81508 Coin Date: 1872 Denomination (Short): P$3 Denomination (Long): Pattern $3 Variety: Amazonian, Copper Variety 2: J-1236 Desg: PR Composition: Copper Strike Type: Proof Coinage Type: Pattern Coinage Years: 1872 Mint Location: Philadelphia Designer: William Barber Edge: Reeded Obverse Description: Barber’s Liberty Head facing left, headband inscribed LIBERTY, tresses flowing down to right. Reverse Description: Barber’s Standing Eagle with talons holding shield. Similar to the silver Amazonian issues. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / THREE DOL. around border. General Notes: 1872 Amazonian $3 PCGS #: 81508
