coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 3¢ (Three Cents) \ Patterns & Trial Coins \ 1863 \ Philadelphia
The Three Cents coin was issued in the United States from 1851 to 1873, primarily to facilitate transactions during a time when everyday commerce often required small denominations. The 1863 Patterns and Trial Coins, struck in Philadelphia, were experimental designs proposed for the Three Cents denomination but were never officially released for circulation. These pattern coins are highly sought after by collectors due to their rarity and the insight they provide into the minting process and design evolution of American coinage.
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United States of America 1863 Philadelphia Patterns & Trial Coins 3¢ | 3¢ (Three Cents) | Patterns & Trial Coins | 1863 | Philadelphia |