1873 Proof Silver Three Cent Piece
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Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$9,775 PR67 08-11-2011 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1873 Proof Silver Three Cent Piece is a proof cent struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Silver Three Cent Pieces 1851-1873 series. With a mintage of 600, this is an extremely rare issue. The obverse features a six-pointed star enclosing a Union shield and the reverse displays a Roman numeral III (three) within a large letter C. Minted during Reconstruction and the Gilded Age, as the nation healed from civil war and debated the role of silver and gold in the monetary system. As a proof issue, this coin was struck multiple times on specially prepared polished planchets using polished dies, producing mirror-like fields and frosted design elements prized by collectors. Estimated market value is approximately $2.4K. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 0.75 grams, 14.3 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #3724.
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