coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 3¢ (Three Cents) \ Silver Three Cents (Type 1) \ 1855
The Silver Three Cents Type 1 coin was issued by the United States from 1851 to 1873. The 1855 version features a design by Charles E. Barber, with a prominent depiction of the Roman goddess Liberty on the obverse and a wreath and denomination on the reverse. Composed of 75% silver and 25% copper, these coins were primarily minted to facilitate small transactions. The Type 1 version specifically refers to the design with a circular shield on the obverse, which was later replaced by different designs in subsequent years.
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1855-P (Philadelphia) Silver Three Cents (Type 1) | 3¢ (Three Cents) | Silver Three Cents (Type 1) | 1855 | Philadelphia |
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1855-P (Philadelphia) Silver Three Cents (Type 1) | 3¢ (Three Cents) | Silver Three Cents (Type 1) | 1855 | Philadelphia |