Silver Three Cent, Type 3 (1859-1873)

The Silver Three Cent Piece was minted between 1851 to 1873. This article is about Type 3 (1859-1873).

History
James Longacre tried to find a way to resolve the 3 cent's striking problem. The resolution was to remove a border line from the star. This worked.

After 1862, the mintages were so low, almost none found their way into circulation. In the summer of 1873, all the 3 cent pieces made from 1863 to 1873, were melted, making them rarities today.

Year-By-Year Guide
1859-364,200     1859 Proof-800

1860-286,000     1860 Proof-1,000

1861-497,000     1861 Proof-1,000

1862-343,000     1862 Proof-550

1863-21,000       1863 Proof-460

1864-12,000       1864 Proof-470

1865-8,000         1865 Proof-500

1866-22,000       1866 Proof-725

1867-4,000         1867 Proof-625

1868-3,500         1868 Proof-600

1869-4,500         1869 Proof-600

1870-3,000         1870 Proof-1,000

1871-3,400         1871 Proof-960

1872-1,000         1872 Proof-950

1873, Close 3 (Proof Ony)-600

Resources
Coin Community Family (Information)

PCGS Photograde (Images)