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1866 Proof
| Weight | 0.75 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Strike | Proof |
| Mintage | 725 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 90% Silver, 10% Copper |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | James B. Longacre |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-920 |
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No additional varieties recorded for this strike.
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Proof production for 1866 climbed to approximately 725 coins. The increase reflects the post-war recovery of the collector market and the growing awareness that the three-cent silver was becoming a rarity in all forms. Collectors recognized the low circulation mintages of the denomination and increased their proof purchases accordingly.
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| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR-63 | Proof (PR) | — | — |
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