1861 Silver Three Cent Piece

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1861 Silver Three Cent Piece Specifications

Circulation Strikes:

497,000

Proof Strikes:

1,000

Content:

90% silver 10% copper

Weight:

.75 grams

Diameter:

14.3 millimeters

Edge:

Plain

Mint:

Philadelphia, PA

Designer:

James Barton Longacre

Three Cent Piece Silver General Grading Standards

G4 Good

- Star worn smooth. Legend and date readable.

VG8 Very Good

- Outline of shield defined. Legend and date clear.

F12 Fine

- Only star points worn smooth.

VF20 Very Fine

- Only partial wear on star ridges.

EF40 Extremely Fine

- Ridges on star points show.

AU50 About Uncirculated

- Star shows trace of wear at each point. Center of shield may be weak.

MS60 Uncirculated

- No trace of wear. Light blemishes.

MS63 Select Uncirculated

- Some distracting contact marks or blemishes in prime focal areas. Luster may be impaired.

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