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1863 Proof

Two & Three Cents · Three-Cent Silvers (Trimes) · 1851–1873
Key date Proof
Weight0.75 g
Diameter14 mm
MintPhiladelphia
StrikeProof
Mintage 460
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition90% Silver, 10% Copper
DesignerJames B. Longacre
Collector's Key IDCK-899

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About this coinHistory

Philadelphia produced about 460 proofs for 1863. Proof output relative to the 21,000-coin circulation mintage marked a turning point: surviving proofs would soon outnumber high-grade business strikes on the collector market, a reversal of the usual relationship between the two formats. From 1863 onward, proof trimes would typically lead the way in collector availability, the opposite of the pattern for most earlier American silver coinage.

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PR-63 Proof (PR)
Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1863 Proof Three-Cent Silvers (Trimes) were minted?
460 were struck.
What is a 1863 Proof Three-Cent Silver (Trimes) made of?
90% Silver, 10% Copper, weighing 0.75 g.
What is the melt value of a 1863 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 1863 Proof Three-Cent Silver (Trimes) a key date?
Yes — the 1863 Proof Three-Cent Silver (Trimes) is considered a key date in the Three-Cent Silvers (Trimes) series and commands a strong premium.