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The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the 3-Cent Silver (1851–1872) series of 3-Cent Pieces in the U.S. Coins contains 1 distinct entries with CPG® values between $41.00 and $21,500.00.
3 cent silver "trimes" were struck from 1851 through 1873 and were produced with the primary purpose of paying for postage, which at the time was 3 cents for a first-class letter mailed in the United States. While the "trime," designed by James B. Longacre, indeed became popular with the public for this reason, 3 cent coins also served a larger role in commerce, and the denomination circulated well for many years.



The 3-cent coin also has the reputation of being the nation?s lightest coin, weighing in at only 0.80 grams upon its debut and eventual...

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  3-Cent Silver (1851–1872) Value Range Favorite
3-Cent Silver (1851–1872) Value Range  
1857 3cS MS
$41.00
-
$21,500
$41.00 - $21,500
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Greysheet Catalog Details

The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the 3-Cent Silver (1851–1872) series of 3-Cent Pieces in the U.S. Coins contains 1 distinct entries with CPG® values between $41.00 and $21,500.00.
3 cent silver "trimes" were struck from 1851 through 1873 and were produced with the primary purpose of paying for postage, which at the time was 3 cents for a first-class letter mailed in the United States. While the "trime," designed by James B. Longacre, indeed became popular with the public for this reason, 3 cent coins also served a larger role in commerce, and the denomination circulated well for many years.



The 3-cent coin also has the reputation of being the nation?s lightest coin, weighing in at only 0.80 grams upon its debut and eventual...

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.

Read CDN Terms of Use