1868 Proof Three-Cent Silver (Trime)
| Weight | 0.75 grams |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Mintage | 600 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 90% Silver, 10% Copper |
| Melt Value | $1.64 (spot as of ) |
| Designer | James B. Longacre |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-929 |
Proof production in 1868 reached approximately 600 coins. With circulation strike production at only 3,500 coins for the year, the proof mintage represents over 17% of total production, an even more extreme ratio than 1867. The three-cent silver was now essentially a collector coin that happened to have a token circulation-strike production to maintain its legal status.
| Grade | Description | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| PR-63 | Proof (PR) | — |
This table is for educational purposes only and is intended to illustrate general market price trends and pricing steps between grades. Actual market conditions may vary significantly, especially for rarer pieces that often command premiums above the ranges shown here.
No major varieties are known for this issue.
View all Three-Cent Silvers (Trimes) varieties →- PCGS CoinFacts: Three-Cent Silvers (Trimes)
- NGC Coin Explorer: Three-Cent Silvers (Trimes)
- Heritage Auctions Archives
- Stack's Bowers Auction Archives
- A Guide Book of United States Coins (The Red Book)
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