Product Details: The Smallest of United States Silver Coins, called the trime by the Treasury Department, was authorized by Congress March 3, 1851. The first three-cent silver pieces had no lines bordering the six-pointed star. From 1854 through 1858 there were two lines, while issues of the final 15 years show only one line. Issues from 1854 through 1873 have an olive sprig over the III and a bundle of three arrows beneath. Nearly the entire production of non-proof coins from 1863 to 1872 was melted in 1873.
Coin Features:
PCGS graded PR 62
Known as a Proof Three Cent Silver
Obverse: Heraldic Shield surrounded by a Star Around Rim: United States of America
Reverse: Roman Numeral 3 surrounded by a C. Around Rim: 13 Stars
This is a PCGS graded coin. You will receive the coin pictured. You are purchasing a Proof 1869 Type 3 Three Cent graded PCGS PR 62 . This is an excellent coin to add to your collection.
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