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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 68 distinct entries with CPG® values between $525.00 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

  3-Cent Silver, Proof (1851–1873) Value Range Favorite
3-Cent Silver, Proof (1851–1873) 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
$1,900
-
$72,000
$1,900 - $72,000
3-Cent Silver 3cS Type 3, 1859-1873 PR Type Coin
$525
-
$20,500
$525 - $20,500
3-Cent Silver 3cS Type 3, 1859-1873 PR CAM Type Coin
$775
-
$38,500
$775 - $38,500
3-Cent Silver 3cS Type 3, 1859-1873 PR DCAM Type Coin
$3,450
-
$26,500
$3,450 - $26,500
1851 3cS PR
$240,000
-
$288,000
$240,000 - $288,000
1854 3cS PR
$7,500
-
$65,000
$7,500 - $65,000
1854 3cS PR CAM
-
 
1855 3cS PR
$3,750
-
$48,000
$3,750 - $48,000
1855 3cS PR CAM
$24,000
-
$54,000
$24,000 - $54,000
1856 3cS PR
$2,500
-
$43,000
$2,500 - $43,000
1856 3cS PR CAM
$7,000
-
$57,500
$7,000 - $57,500
1857 3cS PR
$2,250
-
$36,000
$2,250 - $36,000
1857 3cS PR CAM
$26,500
-
$36,000
$26,500 - $36,000

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1858 3cS PR
$1,900
-
$72,000
$1,900 - $72,000
1858 3cS PR CAM
$5,750
-
$21,500
$5,750 - $21,500
1859 3cS PR
$650
-
$10,500
$650 - $10,500
1859 3cS PR CAM
$1,250
-
$13,000
$1,250 - $13,000
1859 3cS PR DCAM
-
 
1860 3cS PR
$650
-
$14,500
$650 - $14,500
1860 3cS PR CAM
$1,200
-
$1,400
$1,200 - $1,400
1860 3cS PR DCAM
-
 
1861 3cS PR
$650
-
$24,500
$650 - $24,500
1861 3cS PR CAM
$1,500
-
$31,500
$1,500 - $31,500
1861 3cS PR DCAM
-
 
1862 3cS PR
$650
-
$11,500
$650 - $11,500
1862 3cS PR CAM
$1,200
-
$2,100
$1,200 - $2,100
1862 3cS PR DCAM
-
 
1863 3cS PR
$650
-
$29,000
$650 - $29,000
1863 3cS PR CAM
$1,200
-
$60,000
$1,200 - $60,000
1863 3cS PR DCAM
-
 
1863/2 3cS PR
$600
-
$16,000
$600 - $16,000
1863/2 3cS PR CAM
-
 
1863/2 3cS PR DCAM
-
 
1864 3cS PR
$675
-
$10,000
$675 - $10,000
1864 3cS PR CAM
$1,550
-
$18,000
$1,550 - $18,000
1864 3cS PR DCAM
$6,000
-
$17,500
$6,000 - $17,500
1865 3cS PR
$775
-
$23,000
$775 - $23,000
1865 3cS PR CAM
$1,250
-
$38,500
$1,250 - $38,500
1865 3cS PR DCAM
$29,000
-
$57,500
$29,000 - $57,500
1866 3cS PR
$650
-
$9,750
$650 - $9,750
1866 3cS PR CAM
$1,200
-
$2,800
$1,200 - $2,800
1866 3cS PR DCAM
$3,450
-
$26,500
$3,450 - $26,500
1867 3cS PR
$650
-
$9,250
$650 - $9,250
1867 3cS PR CAM
$1,200
-
$2,800
$1,200 - $2,800
1867 3cS PR DCAM
-
 
1868 3cS PR
$650
-
$10,500
$650 - $10,500
1868 3cS PR CAM
$1,200
-
$2,800
$1,200 - $2,800
1868 3cS PR DCAM
-
 
1869 3cS Wide Date PR Very Scarce
$1,550
-
$36,000
$1,550 - $36,000
1869 3cS Wide Date PR CAM Very Scarce
$4,000
-
$63,500
$4,000 - $63,500
1869 3cS Wide Date PR DCAM Very Scarce
-
 
1869/'8' 3cS Narrow Date PR
$650
-
$21,500
$650 - $21,500
1869/'8' 3cS Narrow Date PR CAM
$1,200
-
$38,500
$1,200 - $38,500
1869/'8' 3cS Narrow Date PR DCAM
$3,450
-
$26,500
$3,450 - $26,500
1870 3cS PR
$650
-
$9,750
$650 - $9,750
1870 3cS PR CAM
$1,200
-
$2,800
$1,200 - $2,800
1870 3cS PR DCAM
-
 

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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
-
 
1872 3cS PR
$650
-
$9,250
$650 - $9,250
1872 3cS PR CAM
$1,200
-
$43,000
$1,200 - $43,000
1872 3cS PR DCAM
$3,750
-
$31,000
$3,750 - $31,000
1873 3cS PR Proof Only
$625
-
$20,500
$625 - $20,500
1873 3cS PR CAM Proof Only
$2,050
-
$38,500
$2,050 - $38,500
1873 3cS PR DCAM Proof Only
$4,400
-
$52,000
$4,400 - $52,000
3-Cent Silver Set 3cS no 1851, 22 Coins PR Set Total
$31,000
-
$257,500
$31,000 - $257,500
       

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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 $525.00 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