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1871 Proof Three-Cent Silver (Trime)

Two & Three Cents · Three-Cent Silvers (Trimes) · 1851–1873
Weight 0.75 grams
Diameter 14 mm
Mint Philadelphia
Mintage 960
Edge Plain
Alignment ↑↓ Coin
Composition 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Melt Value $1.65 (spot as of )
Designer James B. Longacre
Collector's Key IDCK-953
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Philadelphia produced approximately 960 proofs for 1871. The figure approached the circulation strike total of 3,400 coins, making the 1871 one of the few years in the series where the two production types were in similar quantities. The proof is more available than most trime proofs and is a reasonable target for collectors.

Price GuideTypical retail prices for problem-free examples.
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GradeDescriptionTypical 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.

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