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About This Series
The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the 3-Cent Silver, Proof (1851–1873) series of 3-Cent Pieces in the U.S. Coins contains 68 distinct entries with CPG® values between $400.00 and $240,000.00.
Proof 3 cent silver coins were struck from 1854 through 1873 and cover most years of the series, which spanned from 1851 through 1873. All 3 cent silver coins, designed by Engraver James B. Longacre, are scarce and generally priced in the mid hundreds and up.
3 cent silver coins, also known as "trimes," were used for the purpose of purchasing postage, which was 3 cents per letter in the early 1850s. The denomination was also popular for other uses in commerce but was phased out in 1873 along with other denominations, including the 2 cent coin and half dime.
While there are three subtypes in the 3 cent silver series, only two are represented in proof format. These include the Variety II (1854-1858) and Variety III (1859-1873). Overall, the scarcest proof issue is the 1854, which is generally a five-figure coin. Proofs dated 1855-1858 and the 1873 are also scarce and usually command four-figure prices.
3 cent silver coins, also known as "trimes," were used for the purpose of purchasing postage, which was 3 cents per letter in the early 1850s. The denomination was also popular for other uses in commerce but was phased out in 1873 along with other denominations, including the 2 cent coin and half dime.
While there are three subtypes in the 3 cent silver series, only two are represented in proof format. These include the Variety II (1854-1858) and Variety III (1859-1873). Overall, the scarcest proof issue is the 1854, which is generally a five-figure coin. Proofs dated 1855-1858 and the 1873 are also scarce and usually command four-figure prices.
Catalog Detail
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| 3-Cent Silver, Proof (1851–1873) | Value Range | Favorite | |||
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| 3-Cent Silver, Proof (1851–1873) | Value Range | ||||
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$200,000
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$240,000
$200,000 - $240,000
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$1,500
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$60,000
$1,500 - $60,000
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$400
-
$17,000
$400 - $17,000
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$594
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$32,000
$594 - $32,000
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$2,750
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$22,000
$2,750 - $22,000
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||||
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$200,000
-
$240,000
$200,000 - $240,000
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$6,000
-
$54,000
$6,000 - $54,000
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-
|
||||
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$3,000
-
$40,000
$3,000 - $40,000
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$20,000
-
$45,000
$20,000 - $45,000
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$2,000
-
$36,000
$2,000 - $36,000
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||||
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$5,500
-
$48,000
$5,500 - $48,000
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$1,800
-
$30,000
$1,800 - $30,000
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$22,000
-
$30,000
$22,000 - $30,000
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$1,500
-
$60,000
$1,500 - $60,000
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$4,500
-
$18,000
$4,500 - $18,000
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$500
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$8,400
$500 - $8,400
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$1,016
-
$11,000
$1,016 - $11,000
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-
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$400
-
$12,000
$400 - $12,000
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$1,300
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$8,640
$1,300 - $8,640
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-
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$400
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$20,400
$400 - $20,400
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$1,200
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$26,400
$1,200 - $26,400
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-
|
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$400
-
$9,000
$400 - $9,000
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$950
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$15,600
$950 - $15,600
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$9,000
-
$10,800
$9,000 - $10,800
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$400
-
$24,000
$400 - $24,000
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$924
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$50,000
$924 - $50,000
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-
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$470
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$13,200
$470 - $13,200
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-
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-
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$400
-
$8,000
$400 - $8,000
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$1,250
-
$15,000
$1,250 - $15,000
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$4,750
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$14,400
$4,750 - $14,400
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$750
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$20,000
$750 - $20,000
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$1,210
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$32,000
$1,210 - $32,000
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$24,000
-
$48,000
$24,000 - $48,000
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$400
-
$7,800
$400 - $7,800
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$924
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$2,250
$924 - $2,250
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$2,750
-
$22,000
$2,750 - $22,000
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||||
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$400
-
$7,400
$400 - $7,400
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||||
|
$924
-
$2,250
$924 - $2,250
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||||
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-
|
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$400
-
$8,400
$400 - $8,400
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||||
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$924
-
$2,250
$924 - $2,250
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|
-
|
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$1,250
-
$30,000
$1,250 - $30,000
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$3,200
-
$52,800
$3,200 - $52,800
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|
-
|
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$400
-
$18,000
$400 - $18,000
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||||
|
$924
-
$32,000
$924 - $32,000
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$2,750
-
$22,000
$2,750 - $22,000
|
||||
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$400
-
$7,800
$400 - $7,800
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||||
|
$924
-
$2,250
$924 - $2,250
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-
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$400
-
$7,500
$400 - $7,500
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$924
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$11,000
$924 - $11,000
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-
|
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$400
-
$7,400
$400 - $7,400
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$950
-
$36,000
$950 - $36,000
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$3,000
-
$26,000
$3,000 - $26,000
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$580
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$17,000
$580 - $17,000
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$1,705
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$32,000
$1,705 - $32,000
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$3,500
-
$43,500
$3,500 - $43,500
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$26,290
-
$216,780
$26,290 - $216,780
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Greysheet Catalog Details
The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the 3-Cent Silver, Proof (1851–1873) series of 3-Cent Pieces in the U.S. Coins contains 68 distinct entries with CPG® values between $400.00 and $240,000.00.
Proof 3 cent silver coins were struck from 1854 through 1873 and cover most years of the series, which spanned from 1851 through 1873. All 3 cent silver coins, designed by Engraver James B. Longacre, are scarce and generally priced in the mid hundreds and up.
3 cent silver coins, also known as "trimes," were used for the purpose of purchasing postage, which was 3 cents per letter in the early 1850s. The denomination was also popular for other uses in commerce but was phased out in 1873 along with other denominations, including the 2 cent coin and half dime.
While there are three subtypes in the 3 cent silver series, only two are represented in proof format. These include the Variety II (1854-1858) and Variety III (1859-1873). Overall, the scarcest proof issue is the 1854, which is generally a five-figure coin. Proofs dated 1855-1858 and the 1873 are also scarce and usually command four-figure prices.
3 cent silver coins, also known as "trimes," were used for the purpose of purchasing postage, which was 3 cents per letter in the early 1850s. The denomination was also popular for other uses in commerce but was phased out in 1873 along with other denominations, including the 2 cent coin and half dime.
While there are three subtypes in the 3 cent silver series, only two are represented in proof format. These include the Variety II (1854-1858) and Variety III (1859-1873). Overall, the scarcest proof issue is the 1854, which is generally a five-figure coin. Proofs dated 1855-1858 and the 1873 are also scarce and usually command four-figure prices.
Catalog Detail
Legal Disclaimer
The prices listed in our database are intended to be used as an indication only. Users are strongly encouraged to seek multiple sources of pricing before making a final determination of value. CDN Publishing is not responsible for typographical or database-related errors. Your use of this site indicates full acceptance of these terms.