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1864 Proof

Two & Three Cents · Three-Cent Silvers (Trimes) · 1851–1873
Key date Proof
Weight0.75 g
Diameter14 mm
MintPhiladelphia
StrikeProof
Mintage 470
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition90% Silver, 10% Copper
DesignerJames B. Longacre
Collector's Key IDCK-902

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Proof mintage for 1864 reached approximately 470 coins against a circulation strike figure of 12,000. The proofs now dramatically outpaced business strikes in surviving population terms, continuing the pattern where proofs were the dominant form of the denomination for any collector interested in the series. The 1864 proof is more available than the circulation strike in collectible grades, though both are scarce.

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PR-63 Proof (PR)
Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1864 Proof Three-Cent Silvers (Trimes) were minted?
470 were struck.
What is a 1864 Proof Three-Cent Silver (Trimes) made of?
90% Silver, 10% Copper, weighing 0.75 g.
What is the melt value of a 1864 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 1864 Proof Three-Cent Silver (Trimes) a key date?
Yes — the 1864 Proof Three-Cent Silver (Trimes) is considered a key date in the Three-Cent Silvers (Trimes) series and commands a strong premium.