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PCGS Number: 3700 Coin Date: 3-Cent Silver Denomination (Short): 3cS Denomination (Long): 3-Cent Silver Variety: Type 2 Variety 2: 1854-1858 Desg: PR Composition: 0.9 silver; 0.1 copper 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 II issues (1854-58) there are two frame lines 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: The Type 2 Proof Three Cent Silver was 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 1854 through 1858 and was produced with more silver (90%) than the first type, yet, at the same time, the weight was cut down a bit. These dates are low mintage rarities with attractive toning and even more rare cameos.
PCGS #: 3700
