1852 Proof Three-Cent Silver (Trime)
| Weight | 0.8 grams |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Mintage | Proof; exact mintage unknown |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 75% Silver, 25% Copper |
| Melt Value | $1.47 (spot as of ) |
| Designer | James B. Longacre |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-878 |
Fewer than twenty surviving examples of the 1852 proof three-cent silver are known to specialists. Like the 1851 proof, the 1852 was struck for presentation and early collector sales rather than as part of any formal proof program. The Mint's proof production in the early 1850s was informal and driven by direct requests rather than published sales.
The 1852 proof is a major rarity and is collected as one of the three known proof Type I trimes (1851, 1852, and 1853). Any example in the market represents a significant acquisition, and pricing reflects both the scarcity and the desirability of the Type I proof subset.
| Grade | Description | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| PR-63 | Proof (PR) | — |
This table is for educational purposes only and is intended to illustrate general market price trends and pricing steps between grades. Actual market conditions may vary significantly, especially for rarer pieces that often command premiums above the ranges shown here.
No major varieties are known for this issue.
View all Three-Cent Silvers (Trimes) varieties →- PCGS CoinFacts: Three-Cent Silvers (Trimes)
- NGC Coin Explorer: Three-Cent Silvers (Trimes)
- Heritage Auctions Archives
- Stack's Bowers Auction Archives
- A Guide Book of United States Coins (The Red Book)
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