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Greysheet Catalog Details (GSID: 73775)

The 3-Cent Silver Three Cent Silver is part of a series of Three cent silver coins struck from 1859-1873. The specific variety is Type 3. Struck in Philadelphia and designated as a Business (MS) strike, this coin is made of 0.9 silver; 0.1 copper.
The Type 3 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 final type lasted from 1859 through 1873 and includes some of the great rarities and varieties across the entire 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 III issues (1859-73) there is a single frame line 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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GSID: 73775
Coin Date: 3-Cent Silver
Denomination: 3cS / Three Cent Silver
Designation: MS
Mint Mark: P
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Coinage Type: Three cent silver
Coinage Years: 1859-1873
Composition: 0.9 silver; 0.1 copper
Variety: Type 3
Variety 2: 1859-1872
Strike Type: Business
Diameter: 14 mm
Fineness: 0.9
Weight: 0.75 gr
Coin Shape: Round
Designer: James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, [Date]
Obverse Designer: James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering: III
Reverse Designer: James B. Longacre
PCGS #: 3676
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