1862 Silver Three Cent : 2 Over 1

What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.):

One major variety is the 1862/1 Silver Three Cent Piece Overdate Error. This error features the 1862 date struck over the 1861 date which resulted in part of the "1" being seen under the "2". One way to identify this coin is to notice a "hook" sticking down from the bottom-left side of the "2". Part of the "1" can sometimes be seen higher up within the "2" as well as depicted by the arrows in the example image of the coin above.

Coin Value Chart: Typical Coin Prices, Values and Worth in USD based on Grade/Condition

Good (G-4)	Very Good (VG-8)	Fine (F-12)	Very Fine (VF-20)	Extremely Fine (EF-40)	About Uncirculated (AU-50)	Uncirculated (MS-60)	Uncirculated (MS-63)	Proof (PR-63)
$29	$37	$53	$63	$102	$196	$244	$380	-

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1862 Silver Three Cent Piece (2 Over 1 Variety) is Worth $37 in Average Condition and can be Worth $244 to $380 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts. Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins. The Melt Value shown below is how Valuable the Coin's Metal is Worth (bare minimum value of coin). Click here to see the Melt Value of every US Coin.


MELT VALUE: $0.3253