3 cent, United States, 1861. 2011.21.78

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/2011.21.78

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): .681
    • Diameter (in mm): 14

Typological Description

  • Object Type: F
  • Date: 1861

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1861
  • Denomination: 3 cent

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA/ 1861
    • Type: Star decorated with arms.

  • Reverse

    • Legend: III
    • Type: "C" encasing III with laurel branch on top and arrows on bottom; all surrounded by 13 stars.

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 2011.21.78
  • Department: North American
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States