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1860 Proof

Two & Three Cents · Three-Cent Silvers (Trimes) · 1851–1873
Key date Proof
Weight0.75 g
Diameter14 mm
MintPhiladelphia
StrikeProof
Mintage 1,000
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition90% Silver, 10% Copper
DesignerJames B. Longacre
Collector's Key IDCK-893

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About this coinHistory

Proof production reached approximately 1,000 coins in 1860. The rising output in the Type III era reflects a growing and increasingly organized collector market in the years just before the Civil War. Proof sets were available by mail order, and the Mint had a predictable annual production schedule that served collectors across the country.

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PR-63 Proof (PR)
Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1860 Proof Three-Cent Silvers (Trimes) were minted?
1,000 were struck.
What is a 1860 Proof Three-Cent Silver (Trimes) made of?
90% Silver, 10% Copper, weighing 0.75 g.
What is the melt value of a 1860 Proof Three-Cent Silver (Trimes)?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1860 Proof Three-Cent Silver (Trimes) a key date?
Yes — the 1860 Proof Three-Cent Silver (Trimes) is considered a key date in the Three-Cent Silvers (Trimes) series and commands a strong premium.