USA 3 cents Three cent Silver Star 1859
USA, Philadelphia
Rarity
Extremely Rare
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 3 cents |
| Krause number | KM# 88 |
| Mintage | 800 |
| Metal | Silver 0.900 |
| diameter | 14 mm |
| weight | 0.75 g |
Obverse:
Star
Symbols
Creators:
James Barton Longacre
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Reverse:
Star
Creators:
James Barton Longacre
III
Introduction of Coins
The adoption of the Type 3 modified design in 1859 probably went little noticed by collectors, who routinely purchased their proofs annually in growing numbers. Some 800 pieces were coined, but it's likely that some of these remained unsold and were either melted or, as Walter Breen suggested, dumped by the Mint into general circulation. Most survivors are far from pristine, having suffered mishandling over the years. Gems are quite scarce, and Cameo examples are very rare.Read More
