coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 3¢ (Three Cents) \ Silver Three Cents (Type 1) \ 1866 \ Philadelphia
The Silver Three Cents Type 1 coin was issued by the United States Mint from 1851 to 1873. The Type 1 variant, first struck in 1866 at the Philadelphia Mint, features a design with a large "III" on the obverse surrounded by a laurel wreath. The coin was produced in 75% silver and 25% copper, with a diameter of 14 mm and a weight of 1.24 grams. The Silver Three Cents coins were created during a period of silver shortages and were intended for commerce, though they became more of a collectible item over time.
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1866-P (Philadelphia) Silver Three Cents (Type 1) | 3¢ (Three Cents) | Silver Three Cents (Type 1) | 1866 | Philadelphia |
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1866-P (Philadelphia) Silver Three Cents (Type 1) | 3¢ (Three Cents) | Silver Three Cents (Type 1) | 1866 | Philadelphia |