coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 3¢ (Three Cents) \ Silver Three Cents (Type 1) \ 1868 \ Philadelphia
The Silver Three Cents Type 1 coin, minted in Philadelphia in 1868, is part of a small denomination introduced by the United States to provide sufficient currency for the burgeoning economy of the time. This particular type features an obverse design depicting a large numeral "3" surrounded by a laurel wreath, while the reverse showcases a shield with a banner inscribed with "E Pluribus Unum". Due to its silver composition and limited production, the 1868 Silver Three Cents coin is a sought-after collectible among numismatists.
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1868-P (Philadelphia) Silver Three Cents (Type 1) | 3¢ (Three Cents) | Silver Three Cents (Type 1) | 1868 | Philadelphia |
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1868-P (Philadelphia) Silver Three Cents (Type 1) | 3¢ (Three Cents) | Silver Three Cents (Type 1) | 1868 | Philadelphia |