1857 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-886 |
1857 was a landmark year for US coinage: the Coinage Act of 1857 eliminated the large cent and half cent, ended legal tender status for Spanish milled dollars and other foreign coins, and introduced the small Flying Eagle cent. The three-cent silver was unaffected by the legislation, and the proof version continued in small numbers for collectors, who now had access to an expanding numismatic hobby driven by the new small cent's popularity and the removal of foreign coins from legal tender status.
| 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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- Stack's Bowers Auction Archives
- A Guide Book of United States Coins (The Red Book)
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