3 Cents "Trime" (type 2 - two lines bordering star)
United States · 1854–1858 · Silver
0.0217 ozt of silver × live silver spot (loading…)
Specifications
| Years | 1854–1858 |
| Denomination | 3 Cents |
| Composition | Silver (.900) (.100 copper) |
| Gross weight | 0.75 g |
| Fineness | 90.0% silver |
| Actual silver weight | 0.0217 ozt (0.68 g) |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Edge | Plain |
| Shape | Round |
| Designer | James Barton Longacre |
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
Catalog data via Numista, where photos and mintage details are available.
Design
Obverse
The American crest on a 6-pointed star. On this 2nd type, the star has 3 external contours.
Reverse
Roman numeral III inside a stylized C
About this coin’s value
The 3 Cents "Trime" (type 2 - two lines bordering star) contains 0.0217 troy ounces of silver (90.0% fine, 0.75 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.
More 3 Cents coins
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- 3 Cents - Hard Times Token - Feuchtwanger1837
- 3 Cents - Hard Times Token - Feuchtwanger1837
- 3 Cents - Hard Times Token - Feuchtwanger (Countermarked JMP)1837
- 3 Cents - Hard Times Token - Feuchtwanger (Defiant Eagle)1837
- 3 Cents "Trime" (type 1 - no lines bordering star)1851–1853
- 3 Cents - Frederik VII1859
- 3 Cents "Trime" (type 3 - one line bordering star)1859–1873
Frequently asked questions
How much silver is in a 3 Cents "Trime" (type 2 - two lines bordering star)?
Each 3 Cents "Trime" (type 2 - two lines bordering star) contains about 0.0217 troy ounces of pure silver — its 0.75 g gross weight at 90.0% fineness. That is the figure the calculator above multiplies by the live silver spot price.
What is the melt value of a 3 Cents "Trime" (type 2 - two lines bordering star)?
Its melt (intrinsic metal) value is 0.0217 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 "Trime" (type 2 - two lines bordering star) minted?
The 3 Cents "Trime" (type 2 - two lines bordering star) was issued 1854–1858.
Who designed the 3 Cents "Trime" (type 2 - two lines bordering star)?
The 3 Cents "Trime" (type 2 - two lines bordering star) was designed by James Barton Longacre.
How big is a 3 Cents "Trime" (type 2 - two lines bordering star)?
It weighs 0.75 g and measures 14 mm across (silver (.900) (.100 copper)).
Educational reference, not an offer to buy or sell. Specifications are catalog data and may vary by variety; verify before any transaction.