1873 Three Cent Patterns

About This Coin

The 1873 Three Cent Patterns is a United States cent from the Trade Dollar Era Patterns (1871-1873) series. Produced 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. A notable auction result reached $15K in PR66 grade at American Numismatic Rarities. Designed by William Barber.