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1868 Proof

Two & Three Cents · Three-Cent Silvers (Trimes) · 1851–1873
Key date Proof
Weight0.75 g
Diameter14 mm
MintPhiladelphia
StrikeProof
Mintage 600
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition90% Silver, 10% Copper
DesignerJames B. Longacre
Collector's Key IDCK-929

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About this coinHistory

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.

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PR-63 Proof (PR)
Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1868 Proof Three-Cent Silvers (Trimes) were minted?
600 were struck.
What is a 1868 Proof Three-Cent Silver (Trimes) made of?
90% Silver, 10% Copper, weighing 0.75 g.
What is the melt value of a 1868 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 1868 Proof Three-Cent Silver (Trimes) a key date?
Yes — the 1868 Proof Three-Cent Silver (Trimes) is considered a key date in the Three-Cent Silvers (Trimes) series and commands a strong premium.