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1861 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-894

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About this coinHistory

Proof production in 1861 matched the previous year at approximately 1,000 coins. The Mint kept its proof program running through the outbreak of the Civil War in April 1861, serving a collector market that did not collapse with the onset of hostilities. Proof operations were insulated from the wartime disruptions that affected circulation coinage, and proof sets continued to ship to customers throughout the conflict.

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PR-63 Proof (PR)
Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1861 Proof Three-Cent Silvers (Trimes) were minted?
1,000 were struck.
What is a 1861 Proof Three-Cent Silver (Trimes) made of?
90% Silver, 10% Copper, weighing 0.75 g.
What is the melt value of a 1861 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 1861 Proof Three-Cent Silver (Trimes) a key date?
Yes — the 1861 Proof Three-Cent Silver (Trimes) is considered a key date in the Three-Cent Silvers (Trimes) series and commands a strong premium.