1851 Three Cent Silver PCGS MS65 (CAC)

1851 was the first year of issue for the Three Cent Silver and a huge mintage of 5,446,400 coins were struck at the Philadelphia Mint. These coins went out into circulation through banks. The Mint did not authorize individual request for the coins but instead, the public was told they could exchange gold and silver coins for the trime at local banks. Because of the unique distribution, unciculated, high grade coins are tough to come by. This stunning example displays swathes of gold that cascades down the obverse with a small area of caramel by the rim.

PCGS Cert #50190010

PCGS / NGC Population: 163/160 Higher 107/78

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1851 Three Cent Silver PCGS MS65 (CAC)

Between New Found Gold in the 1840’s (California Gold Rush) allowing the value of gold to decrease, Silver prices increased with no new mines producing silver, and the postal rate decreased, the Three Cent Silver Coin was produced. Alas, Production of Gold coins increased, silver coins decreased and postal rates went to 3c. A 3c coin was produced using less silver and readily available for the U.S. Post office. A win – win. 1851 was the first year of issue and here is a great example. A silvery-blue patina is splashed with a wonderful lemon toning on the upper area of the obverse. Housed in an old green holder.

PCGS Cert #9513022

PCGS / NGC Population: 164/161 Higher 107/75

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1851-O Three Cent Silver NGC AU 53

What the Three Cent silver lacks in size it has more than made up for with popularity. A great New Orleans coin showing a decent strike and displaying untoned original surfaces. Popular for being the only mintmarked trime.
NGC Cert #7000667011
PCGS / NGC Population:

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1851-O Three Cent Silver NGC MS65 PL (CAC)

A very popular date because of the mintmark, the only such issue in the Three Cent Silver series. PCGS does not designate “Proof Like” and NGC has only graded 3 coins so far, one in 63, 64 and this lone one in MS65PL. Stunning untoned surfaces with an amazing strike. The Proof Like surfaces exhibit great reflectivity. A beauty!

NGC Cert #1826396012

PCGS / NGC Population: coming

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1851-O Three Cent Silver PCGS MS63 (CAC)

What the Three Cent silver lacks in size it has more than made up for with popularity. A great New Orleans coin that has a very nice strike for the date and grade. The surfaces are super original with a slight golden and olive hue. Always a popular among collectors with it being the only mintmarked trime.

PCGS Cert #19445880

PCGS / NGC Population: 97/73 Higher: 149/176
CAC Population: 5/24

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1851-O Three Cent Silver PCGS MS64 (CAC)

What the Three Cent silver lacks in size it has more than made up for with popularity. This gorgeous New Orleans coin shows a pinpoint strike and displays untoned original surfaces. Popular for being the only mintmarked trime and the first year of issue for this short lived series.

PCGS Cert #16532789

PCGS / NGC Population: 84/109 Higher 51/65

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1852 Three Cent Silver PCGS MS65 (CAC)

Although popular initially when the Three Cent Coins went into circulation, the public quickly changed their minds. Because of the small size coins were easy to lose and as we know, silver quickly becomes discolored and dirty. The coins name evolved – Three Cent Silver to Trime then lastly and not lovingly the “Fish Scale.” With a mintage of over 18 million in 1852 PCGS has only graded 1139 coins in all Mint State conditions, a very tough coin. This representative boasts mostly untoned surfaces with bursts of golden tones placed throughout the obverse while the reverse color gravitates to the peripheries. A gorgeous coin!

PCGS Cert #14206456
PCGS / NGC Population: 175/180 Higher 94/99

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1852 Three Cent Silver PCGS MS65 (CAC)

Issued to help with the changing postal rates and relieve some of the demand for large cents. Postal rates had been lowered from 5c to 3c, the 3c coin was the answer. A bright example, mostly untoned with just a nice original patina.

PCGS Cert #3720860

PCGS / NGC Population: 177/183 Higher: 88/101
CAC Population/Higher: 21/10

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1852 Three Cent Silver PCGS MS65 (CAC)

Lightly toned with delicate pastel shades of rose, violet and sky-blue that cling to the rims. Well-struck and lustrous a wholly original example. The Longacre Trime was minted to aid in the lowering of the postal rates from 5c to 3c.

PCGS Cert #16205591

PCGS / NGC Population: 178/183 Higher: 90/100
CAC Population/Higher: 21/10

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1852 Three Cent Silver PCGS MS66 (CAC)

Although popular initially when the Three Cent Coins went into circulation, the public quickly changed their minds. Because of the small size coins were easy to lose and as we know, silver quickly becomes discolored and dirty. The coins name evolved – Three Cent Silver to Trime then lastly and not lovingly the “Fish Scale.” With a mintage of over 18 million in 1852 PCGS has only graded 1139 coins in all Mint State conditions, a very tough coin. This representative boasts mostly untoned surfaces. A gorgeous coin!

PCGS Cert #8427078

PCGS / NGC Population: 86/81 Higher 13/13
CAC Population: 6 Higher: 2

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1852 Three Cent Silver PCGS MS66 (CAC)

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PCGS Cert #356363

PCGS / NGC Population: 83/81 Higher: 13/13
CAC Population: 6/2

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1852 Three Cent Silver PCGS MS66 (CAC)

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PCGS Cert #50204861

PCGS / NGC Population: 80/92 Higher: 13/13
CAC Population/Higher: 10/2

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1853 Three Cent Silver PCGS MS66 (CAC)

Issued to help with the changing postal rates and relieve some of the demand for large cents. Postal rates had been lowered from 5c to 3c, the 3c coin was the answer. Although minted in large quantities, most were sent out in circulation, leaving few for collectors. A bright example, mostly untoned but a small portion on the lower obverse displays a pale golden hue. PCGS has only graded 5 higher.

PCGS Cert #06652712

PCGS / NGC Population: 47/33 – 5/8 Higher

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1854 Three Cent Silver PCGS MS64 (CAC)

First year for the Type II design that features two lines around the star, an olive branch above the Roman numeral III and a bundle of arrows beneath the III. Die clashing is seen on both obverse and reverse. A very high-end untoned blazer.

PCGS Cert #19825632

PCGS / NGC Population: 95/103 Higher: 55/33
CAC Population/Higher: 12/11

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1854 Three Cent Silver PCGS MS64 (CAC)

Although popular initially when the Three Cent Coins went into circulation, the public quickly changed their minds. Because of the small size coins were easy to lose and as we know, silver quickly becomes discolored and dirty. The coins name evolved – Three Cent Silver to Trime then lastly and not lovingly the “Fish Scale.” This example boasts brightly untoned surfaces with a bit of die-clashing that is very common on the Three Cent Silver.

PCGS Cert #18359580

PCGS / NGC Population: 95/103 Higher: 55/33
CAC Population/Higher: 12/11

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1858 Three Cent Silver PCGS MS 65 (CAC)

Lightly and completely toned in delicate pastel shades of pink and blue. Well-struck and lustrous. An wholly original example. The Longacre Trime was minted to aid in the lowering of the postal rates from 5c to 3c.
PCGS Cert #06752476
PCGS / NGC Population:

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1858 Three Cent Silver PCGS MS65 (CAC)

Stunning flecks of crimson, olive, aqua-marine and gold illuminate the surfaces of this bright coin. Although the mintage is high for the date, the availability in high grades is slim. A great short lived series with such a unique design and fun history attached to it.

PCGS Cert #21697756

PCGS / NGC Population: 45/45 Higher: 40/28
CAC Population/Higher: 6/2

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1859 Three Cent Silver NGC MS65 (CAC)

There was a substantial drop in mintage in 1859 from its prior year 1858, and because of the growing unpopularity and the start of the Civil War in 1861, figures continued to drop until the series demise in 1873. This piece shows deep midnight blue and warm emerald green hues on the obverse and rose and teal tones on the reverse.

NGC Cert #317487001

PCGS / NGC Population: 24/35 Higher 15/15

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1859 Three Cent Silver NGC MS66 *

This is the first year of the Type III design and is well-defined for a pre-Civil War trime. Aquamarine, ruby and stunning gold embrace the peripheries of the obverse, leaving the centers untoned. The formation of toning is similar on the reverse, but much more intense. An exquisite example.

NGC Cert #3237002002

PCGS / NGC Population:12/13

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1859 Three Cent Silver PCGS MS66 (CAC)

1859 was the first year for the Type Three design which changes the spacing of the lettering a bit wider apart, two thin lines bordering the star and the date using the smallest numerals ever seen on a coin. A great coin, untoned on both sides and well deserving of the MS66 grade. PCGS has only graded 12 coins at this level with 2 higher.
PCGS Cert #14149507

PCGS / NGC Population: 12/13

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