3 Cents (type 3 - one line bordering star) , United States

1859-1873

Obverse

Reverse

Coin Details

Obverse

Description:

Shield on six sided star

Script:

Latin

Lettering:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 1866

Engravers:

James Barton Longacre

Reverse

Description:

Roman numeral III inside a stylized C

Script:

Latin

Lettering:

III

Engravers:

James Barton Longacre

Specifications

Weight0.75g
Diameter14mm
CompositionSilver (.900) (.100 copper)
Orientationcoin
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Value3 Cents

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