1871 Three Cent Patterns
Base
About This Coin
The 1871 Three Cent Patterns is a United States cent from the Trade Dollar Era Patterns (1871-1873) series — the first year of the series. In 1871, coins were struck at the Philadelphia Mint. The obverse features Liberty seated facing left, holding an olive branch extended to the viewer, with a sheaf of wheat behind and the reverse displays an eagle perched on a bale of goods, with an olive branch and three arrows. Minted during Reconstruction and the Gilded Age, as the nation healed from civil war and debated the role of silver and gold in the monetary system. A notable auction result reached $18K in PR64 grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by William Barber.
Specifications
Strike Types & Varieties(5)
1871 Proof Three Cent Pattern - J-1045
1871 Proof Three Cent Pattern - J-1046
1871 Proof Three Cent Pattern - J-1047
1871 Proof Three Cent Pattern - J-1048
1871 Proof Three Cent Pattern - J-1049
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