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1861 Three Cent Piece - My First 3 Cent Coin Came From China.

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First of all, hello, I am a coin collector, but my main collection is ancient coins. At the same time, I also collect some Chinese copper coins, because I am Chinese, I collect a lot of coins in my house, but American coins only account for a very small part of them, in fact, most of them are very low-value collections. So I need to carefully learn some knowledge about American coins, and make some new friends who are interested in American coin collecting. Here I send a post about a 3-cent coin, which is rated MS 63 by PCGS. I really like this coin, which I bought in China. It's really beautiful and has pleasant colors. According to the seller, this coin is from a coin shop in California, USA, maybe?Everyone is welcome to speak freely.Any questions or suggestions can be sent in the reply, I will reply to you when I see it, or you can send me an email.However, this coin is not for sale, it is my own collection.

In short, I would like to express my respect to all collectors because the atmosphere of the collecting market will be better with you. At present, this forum is the forum with the best atmosphere and the warmest and most enthusiastic atmosphere that I have ever seen.
Oh, by the way because this coin has been rated for a long time, the box has many scratches, which is very, very unfortunate, but it does not affect the fact that it is a very good coin.
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 Posted 02/05/2026  09:23 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add ChengQuan to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply

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What grade did the TPG give this coin

@Dearborn PCGS gave it an MS 63 rating.
In addition, thank you for paying attention to my post, with best regards.
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 Posted 02/05/2026  10:06 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add ArrowsAndRays to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Very nice example!
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To CCF! Nice 3 cent piece!
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Beautiful Silver 3¢ piece. Have you tried polishing out the scratches on the case?
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What grade did the TPG give this coin?

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Here I send a post about a 3-cent coin, which is rated MS 63 by PCGS. I really like this coin,
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Have you tried polishing out the scratches on the case?

In fact, I have also tried to wipe off these scratches, but it didn't work. Maybe I will go to PCGS for a re-evaluation after some time.
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Nice 3 cent,maybe low graded.
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Very nice coin. Welcome !
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Nice 3 cent,maybe low graded

I strongly agree with this point of view. This example should be used as a reference under the relatively strict standards at that time. I think the real evaluation should be higher.
In addition, I would like to express my greetings to you.
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... that's a great example of a classic, obsolete U.S. coin, Quan, & it's eye appeal shines through the case scratches.

... it is my understanding that PCGS has "relaxed" (lowered) their grading standards recently, so, you may receive a higher grade if you re-submit the coin.

...Personally, I'd just leave it in it's current slab, & say "phooey" to the MS63 rating .. it's better than that ...

...Thank you for sharing this beautiful coin with us ...
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In fact, I have also tried to wipe off these scratches, but it didn't work.
Some have has success using headlight lens restoration kits to clear up the slabs. I would definitely test this one something worthless before using it here, unless you are otherwise committed to sending it in for re-holdering.
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I need to carefully learn some knowledge about American coins, and make some new friends who are interested in American coin collecting.

You've come to a right place , stick around and enjoy your learning jurney.........
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Some have has success using headlight lens restoration kits to clear up the slabs. I would definitely test this one something worthless before using it here, unless you are otherwise committed to sending it in for re-holdering.

I will try, thank you for your suggestion, I have already bought the repair kit.I will update the follow-up below this reply.
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