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1863 P3c Aluminum, J-320 PR

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1863 Three-Cent Piece. Pattern produced to determine the feasibility of issuing a large bronze three-cent piece for circulation, this in addition to the small silver trime.

Obverse Description

Braided Hair cent with 13 stars surrounding, as used on large copper cents 1843–1857, but with date 1863 below.

Reverse Description

Small wreath enclosing 3 CENTS. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around border.

Catalog Information

GSID: 12583
Strike Type: Proof
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Plain
Variety: Aluminum
Variety 2: J-320
Coin Date: 1863
Denomination: P3c
Designation: PR
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Coinage Type: Pattern
Coinage Years: 1863
Composition: Aluminum
Rarity: H7
PCGS #: 60477
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GSID:12583 PCGS:60477 Shop related

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Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
PR66 CAC $31,500 $1,234
PR66 - $26,500 $1,234
PR65 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR65 - $1,234 $1,234

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