1856 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-884 |
Philadelphia continued the pattern of tiny proof runs in 1856, adding another Type II proof to the thin record of the mid-1850s. The Mint's proof production for these years is not well documented in surviving records, and estimates of specific mintages vary. What is known is that every proof trime from this period is scarce to rare, and the 1856 is no exception.
| 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)
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- A Guide Book of United States Coins (The Red Book)
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