1868 Silver Three Cent

Type 3 Trime - Two Outlines to Star

Mintage: 4,100

Minted at: Philadelphia (No Mint Mark)

Designer - Engraver: James B Longacre

Metal Composition: 90% Silver - 10% Copper

Diameter: 14 mm

Mass / Weight: 0.75 grams

What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.):

Coin Value Chart: Typical Coin Prices, Values and Worth in USD based on Grade/Condition. Numismatic portion of the values last updated February 2026, precious metal portion of the values is updated live!
Good (G-4)	Very Good (VG-8)	Fine (F-12)	Very Fine (VF-20)	Extremely Fine (EF-40)	About Uncirculated (AU-50)	Uncirculated (MS-60)	Uncirculated (MS-63)	Proof (PR-63)
$861	$999	$1,244	$1,676	$2,258	$3,086	$5,623	$7,333	$930

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1868 Silver Three Cent Piece is Worth $999 in Average Condition and can be Worth $5,623 to $7,333 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Proof Coins can be Worth $930 or more. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts. Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins. The Melt Value shown below is how Valuable the Coin's Metal is Worth (bare minimum value of coin). Click here to see the Melt Value of every US Coin.

MELT VALUE: $1.5220

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