1861 Three Cent Silver Piece
This page is dedicated exclusively to the 1861 Three Cent Piece. If you have anything you would like to add to this page such as information on errors, varieties, or photos please feel free to . We will review your information and if it is added to the page we will gladly include full credit and a link to your web site. Coin Community is dedicated to educating coin collectors, so please send us anything you may have, we welcome your input.| Designer: James Barton Longacre | Edge: Plain |
| Diameter: 14.3 millimeters | Mint: Philadelphia |
| Content: 90% silver 10% copper | Circulation Strikes: 497,000 |
| Weight: .75 grams | Proof Strikes: 1,000 |
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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