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3 Cents type 2 - two lines bordering star
| Silver (.900) (.100 copper) | 0.75 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1854-1858 |
| Value | 3 Cents (0.03 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) (.100 copper) |
| Weight | 0.75 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#4727 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 25% |
Reverse
Roman numeral III inside a stylized C
Script: Latin
Lettering: III
Engraver: James Barton Longacre
Designer: James Barton Longacre
Edge
Plain
Comment
The three-cent pieces, called the trime by the Treasury Department, was first authorized by Congress on March 3, 1851. The weights of the silver three-cent pieces were specified as 12³∕₈ grains (.80 grams, KM #75) and 11¹³∕₂₅ grains (.75 grams, KM# 80 and KM# 88).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1854-1858 United States 3 Cents coin (type 2 - two lines bordering star) is that it was designed by Chief Engraver of the United States Mint, James B. Longacre. Longacre's design features a depiction of a Native American princess on the obverse (front) side of the coin, and a wreath surrounding the denomination on the reverse (back) side. This design was unique for its time, as it was one of the first coins to feature a Native American image. Additionally, the use of a silver and copper alloy for the coin's composition was also unusual, as most coins of the time were made of pure silver or copper.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1854 | 671000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1855 | 139000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1856 | 1458000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1857 | 1042000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1858 | 210 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 3 Cents (type 2 - two lines bordering star) 1854-1858 coin.
