Comments on: Three Cent Silver, Type 1, 1851-1853

By: Coin Guide

Coin Guide — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:44:44 +0000

[...] Type 1 1851-1853 Type 2 1854-1858 Type 3 1859-1873 [...]

By: Melanie Botelho

Melanie Botelho — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 20:47:55 +0000

“Type 1 proofs are rare (thus expensive) with only about twelve identified for all three years: ten in 1851, one each for the 1851-O and 1852, and none known for 1853.”

I believe I have the 1853, how would I find out?

Please respond to email jammbotelho@rogers.com

By: Ken Smith

Ken Smith — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 17:37:26 +0000

Tim,
I have a three cent silver type 1 coin that appears to be an 1851-O. This was given to me by my Grandmother who found it while gardening in South Dakota. The “O” is not distinct but I can see the faint image just outside the opening of the C. Thanks for the information, very informative.

Sincerely
Ken Smith