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The 1856 Proof Three Cent Silver is a very desirable rarity in the series with a mintage of merely 60 coins. Rare from MS60 through MS64. MS65 is very rare with higher end gems being extreme rarities. Cameo pieces are extremely difficult to locate as only a handful exist. Look for attractive toners as there are many in this series.
Obverse: 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: 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.

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Coin Date: 1856
Denomination: 3cS / Three Cent Silver
Designation: PR
Mint Mark: P
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Coinage Type: Three cent silver
Coinage Years: 1854-1858
Composition: 0.9 silver; 0.1 copper
Strike Type: Proof
Diameter: 14 mm
Fineness: 0.9
Weight: 0.75 gr
Designer: James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1856
Obverse Designer: James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering: III
Reverse Designer: James B. Longacre
PCGS #: 83703
NGC ID: 27C3
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