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The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the 3-Cent Silver (Proof) series of 3-Cent Pieces in the U.S. Coins contains 6 distinct entries with CPG® values between $520.00 and $288,000.00.
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) Value Range Favorite
3-Cent Silver (Proof) Value Range  
3-Cent Silver 3cS Type 1, 1851-1853 PR Type Coin
$240,000
-
$288,000
$240,000 - $288,000
3-Cent Silver 3cS Type 2, 1854-1858 PR Type Coin
$1,880
-
$72,000
$1,880 - $72,000
3-Cent Silver 3cS Type 3, 1859-1873 PR Type Coin
$520
-
$20,400
$520 - $20,400
3-Cent Silver 3cS Type 3, 1859-1873 PR CAM Type Coin
$772
-
$38,400
$772 - $38,400
3-Cent Silver 3cS Type 3, 1859-1873 PR DCAM Type Coin
$3,440
-
$26,400
$3,440 - $26,400
3-Cent Silver Set 3cS no 1851, 22 Coins PR Set Total
$31,100
-
$258,700
$31,100 - $258,700

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Greysheet Catalog Details

The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the 3-Cent Silver (Proof) series of 3-Cent Pieces in the U.S. Coins contains 6 distinct entries with CPG® values between $520.00 and $288,000.00.
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.

Catalog Detail