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Entry Details
PCGS Number: 3711 Coin Date: 1862 Denomination (Short): 3cS Denomination (Long): 3-Cent Silver Desg: PR Composition: 0.9 silver; 0.1 copper Mintage: 550 Strike Type: Proof Coinage Type: Three cent silver Coinage Years: 1859-1873 Mint Location: Philadelphia Diameter: 14 Fineness: 0.9 Weight (Grams): 0.75 Weight (Ounces): 0.0241 Designer: James B. Longacre Edge: Plain 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 III issues (1859-73) there is a single 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. An olive sprig is added above the roman numerals. General Notes: With a mintage of 550 coins, the 1862 Proof Three Cent Silver is a much better date for its type. It is more common up through PR63 but gains some scarcity in PR64 through PR66. PR67 is considered very rare as there is a notable price jump. Cameo pieces are far more difficult to locate in all grades. Look for attractive toners as this series has many.
PCGS #: 3711 NGC ID: 27C9
