coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 3¢ (Three Cents) \ Silver Three Cents (Type 1) \ 1855 \ Philadelphia
The Silver Three Cents Type 1 coin was minted in the United States from 1851 to 1873. The 1855 Philadelphia mint issue features an obverse with a liberty head and a reverse showing a wreath encircling the denomination. It is composed of 75% silver and 25% nickel, with a diameter of 14 mm. The Type 1 coins are particularly notable for their small size and unique design, reflecting the economic conditions of the mid-19th century when they were introduced.
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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 |