US 3 cents 1859-1873 (type 3) coin value

 

The image of this coin is simply an example of USA 3 cents 1859-1873 type coinage. Coin values are for reference only and can only serve as an approximate estimate for a piece of stated condition and typical year.
A coin of the same type from a rarer year may cost significantly more, but not always. Each specific case requires separate consideration.
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US coin 3 cents 1862
Currency - Dollar=100 cents
Type - circulation coin

Composition - Silver 0.750
Diameter - 14.0 mm
Weight - 0.90 grams

Edge: Plain


Years of mintage:
1859, 1860, 1861, 1862, 1863, 1864, 1865, 1866, 1867, 1868, 1869, 1870, 1871, 1872, 1873

Reverse:
Roman numeral in designed C, within circle of stars
Legend:
III C

Obverse:
Shield within star, two outlines in star obverse
Legend:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / Year


Krause catalog number - KM#88

Value in "F" condition - $100-150