As an eBay Affiliate, Collector's Key may be compensated if you make a purchase through the link(s) above.
1860
| Weight | 0.75 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 287,000 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 90% Silver, 10% Copper |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | James B. Longacre |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-892 |
Collection
Your collection
Sign in to track this coin.
One tap — add details later from your collection list.
No additional varieties recorded for this strike.
External references
Philadelphia struck 287,000 trimes in 1860 as the country moved toward civil war. Abraham Lincoln won the presidency in November on a platform opposing the expansion of slavery. South Carolina seceded from the Union on December 20, 1860, and other Deep South states would follow within weeks. The trime circulated during the final months before the Confederacy was formally established and the war began.
The coin is available but scarce in higher grades. Uncirculated examples command premiums that reflect both the low mintage and the historical weight of the date. The Type III design with its two-outline star and olive branch reverse is the standard form for the denomination from this point forward.
Reference data only — not an appraisal.
| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | $46 | $53 |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | $53 | $62 |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | $57 | $66 |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | $61 | $70 |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | $74 | $85 |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | $142 | $164 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | $183 | $210 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | $320 | $340 |
How much is a 1860 Three-Cent Silver (Trimes) worth?
How many 1860 Three-Cent Silvers (Trimes) were minted?
What is a 1860 Three-Cent Silver (Trimes) made of?
What is the melt value of a 1860 Three-Cent Silver (Trimes)?
Is the 1860 Three-Cent Silver (Trimes) a key date?
Live listings from eBay. As an eBay Affiliate, Collector's Key may be compensated if you click a link and make a purchase. See all on eBay →
It is important that you educate yourself on a coin before making a substantial purchase, as some coins on eBay could be counterfeit or misrepresented. eBay Money Back Guarantee protects the buyer in these cases.