3 Cents type 2 - two lines bordering star, United States

3 Cents type 2 - two lines bordering star, United States, 1854-1858 obverse image3 Cents type 2 - two lines bordering star, United States, 1854-1858 reverse image
3 Cents type 2 - two lines bordering star coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    United States flagUnited States
  • Years of Minting:
    1854-1858
  • Period:
    Federal republic (1776-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Plain
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States (1792-date)
3 Cents type 2 - two lines bordering star Reference Price

Reference Price

$150.00

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

3 Cents type 2 - two lines bordering star Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:


Roman numeral III inside a stylized C

Engraver:


James Barton Longacre

Designer:


James Barton Longacre

Obverse

Description:


L'écusson américain sur une étoile à 6 branches. Sur ce 2e type, l'étoile a 3 contours extérieurs.

Engraver:


James Barton Longacre

Designer:


James Barton Longacre

Edge

Description:


Plain

3 Cents type 2 - two lines bordering star Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:


UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 1858

Reverse:


III

3 Cents type 2 - two lines bordering star Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.900) (.100 copper)

Size

3 Cents type 2 - two lines bordering star sizes
  • Weight:0.75 g
  • Diameter:14 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:Plain
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