1854 Proof Three-Cent Silver (Trime)
| Weight | 0.75 grams |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Mintage | Proof; exact mintage unknown |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 90% Silver, 10% Copper |
| Melt Value | $1.65 (spot as of ) |
| Designer | James B. Longacre |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-881 |
First proof of the Type II design and the first trime proof struck in 90% silver rather than the 75% silver composition of Type I, the 1854 proof had a mintage of approximately two dozen examples. That makes it a major rarity even within the scarce proof trime series. The 1854 proof represents the transition to the new design and composition, and collectors pursue it as the initial Type II proof.
Survival is thin. Any 1854 proof that surfaces at auction draws specialist attention. The Type II design with its three-line star outlines is visible in full detail on proof examples, where the higher relief that caused striking problems on circulation coins is fully expressed.
| 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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