Two and Three Cents

Three Cent Silver Value Chart by Year

Years: 1851–1873Designer: James Barton LongacreComposition: 75% Silver, 25% Copper

Diameter: 14.30 millimetersWeight: 0.80 grams

Authorized by the Act of 1851, the Three Cent Silver piece, or "Trime," remains the smallest physical silver coin in U.S. history. Introduced to facilitate the purchase of three-cent postage stamps following a rate…

Years Minted

$345K+

Top Value

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1851

5 types

1852

4 types

1853

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1854

3 types

1855

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1856

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1857

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1858

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1859

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1860

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1861

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1862

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1863

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1864

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1865

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1866

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1867

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1868

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1869

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1870

5 types

1871

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1872

4 types

1873

3 types