3 Cents - Frederik VII
Danish West Indies (1730-1917) · 1859 · Silver
0.0213 ozt of silver × live silver spot (loading…)
Specifications
| Years | 1859 |
| Denomination | 3 Cents |
| Composition | Silver (.625) |
| Gross weight | 1.06 g |
| Fineness | 62.5% silver |
| Actual silver weight | 0.0213 ozt (0.66 g) |
Catalog data via Numista, where photos and mintage details are available.
About this coin’s value
The 3 Cents - Frederik VII contains 0.0213 troy ounces of silver (62.5% fine, 1.06 g gross). Its melt value above is that metal content multiplied by the live spot price — the floor any dealer offer should be judged against. Collector value for better dates, mint marks and grades comes on top of melt, so check before selling scarce coins as bullion.
To value a whole stack at once, use the US Silver Coin Calculator. The formula behind the number is explained in how to calculate silver melt value, and where to sell covers what buyers actually pay against melt.
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Frequently asked questions
How much silver is in a 3 Cents - Frederik VII?
Each 3 Cents - Frederik VII contains about 0.0213 troy ounces of pure silver — its 1.06 g gross weight at 62.5% fineness. That is the figure the calculator above multiplies by the live silver spot price.
What is the melt value of a 3 Cents - Frederik VII?
Its melt (intrinsic metal) value is 0.0213 troy oz × the current silver spot price — use the live calculator above for today's figure. Scarce dates and high grades can be worth more than melt.
What years was the 3 Cents - Frederik VII minted?
The 3 Cents - Frederik VII was issued 1859.
Educational reference, not an offer to buy or sell. Specifications are catalog data and may vary by variety; verify before any transaction.