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The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the 3-Cent Silver, Proof (1851–1873) series of 3-Cent Pieces in the U.S. Coins contains 3 distinct entries with CPG® values between $650.00 and $13,000.00.
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.

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  3-Cent Silver, Proof (1851–1873) Value Range Favorite
3-Cent Silver, Proof (1851–1873) Value Range  
1871 3cS PR
$650
-
$9,500
$650 - $9,500
1871 3cS PR CAM
$1,200
-
$13,000
$1,200 - $13,000
1871 3cS PR DCAM
-
 

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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 3 distinct entries with CPG® values between $650.00 and $13,000.00.
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.

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