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Trime Time! Post your 3c silvers (eye candy thread 👀)

P0CKETCHANGEP0CKETCHANGE Posts: 2,803 ✭✭✭✭✭
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Haven’t seen a trime thread in awhile, so let’s show some love to the second smallest circulating US coin 🤏

1862 PR63 CAC


This is my only one of this type. I also think the 1851-O is really neat with the New Orleans mintmark.

Nothing is as expensive as free money.

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  • oih82w8oih82w8 Posts: 12,373 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November 22, 2022 8:12PM

    @airplanenut said:
    I've had this one for at least 15 years. Don't see it going anytime soon...


    If I am seeing the PUPs correctly (secondary digit between the 8 and 5, and the die crack between M and E in AMERICA)...you have a 1854 3CS RPD FS-301 the same variety as mine

    oih82w8 = Oh I Hate To Wait _defectus patientia_aka...Dr. Defecto - Curator of RMO's

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  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    These are interesting little coins, with unique design features. I do not have one, but really like these pictures here. hmmmmm.... ;) Cheers, RickO

  • winestevenwinesteven Posts: 4,663 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @ricko said:
    These are interesting little coins, with unique design features. I do not have one, but really like these pictures here. hmmmmm.... ;) Cheers, RickO

    How about applying the coveted Ricko BW sticker to mine, shown above?

    Steve

    A day without fine wine and working on your coin collection is like a day without sunshine!!!

    My collecting “Pride & Joy” is my PCGS Registry Dansco 7070 Set:
    https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/design-type-sets/complete-dansco-7070-modified-type-set-1796-date/publishedset/213996
  • winestevenwinesteven Posts: 4,663 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Wow! You made my day, lol.

    Now I can talk all about this at the Thanksgiving table tomorrow!

    Happy Thanksgiving!

    Steve

    A day without fine wine and working on your coin collection is like a day without sunshine!!!

    My collecting “Pride & Joy” is my PCGS Registry Dansco 7070 Set:
    https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/design-type-sets/complete-dansco-7070-modified-type-set-1796-date/publishedset/213996
  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @winesteven .... :D Happy Thanksgiving Steve.... Cheers, RickO

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  • airplanenutairplanenut Posts: 22,240 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @oih82w8 said:

    @airplanenut said:
    I've had this one for at least 15 years. Don't see it going anytime soon...


    If I am seeing the PUPs correctly (secondary digit between the 8 and 5, and the die crack between M and E in AMERICA)...you have a 1854 3CS RPD FS-301 the same variety as mine

    I don’t have it in hand to look under a glass, but here’s the larger version of the photo if it helps: https://jkwd.com/coins/coins/odd_denom/3_cent/1854/ngc1971541-002_obv_lg.jpg

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  • erwindocerwindoc Posts: 5,189 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Neat thread! Is this a series that is completable in mint state? Looking at a price guide, there are lots of pricey dates from the middle to the end of the series with the 1868 and 1872 being the keys.

  • oih82w8oih82w8 Posts: 12,373 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @airplanenut said:

    @oih82w8 said:

    @airplanenut said:
    I've had this one for at least 15 years. Don't see it going anytime soon...


    If I am seeing the PUPs correctly (secondary digit between the 8 and 5, and the die crack between M and E in AMERICA)...you have a 1854 3CS RPD FS-301 the same variety as mine

    I don’t have it in hand to look under a glass, but here’s the larger version of the photo if it helps: https://jkwd.com/coins/coins/odd_denom/3_cent/1854/ngc1971541-002_obv_lg.jpg

    Yep. That's the one.

    oih82w8 = Oh I Hate To Wait _defectus patientia_aka...Dr. Defecto - Curator of RMO's

    BST transactions: dbldie55, jayPem, 78saen, UltraHighRelief, nibanny, liefgold, FallGuy, lkeigwin, mbogoman, Sandman70gt, keets, joeykoins, ianrussell (@GC), EagleEye, ThePennyLady, GRANDAM, Ilikecolor, Gluggo, okiedude, Voyageur, LJenkins11, fastfreddie, ms70, pursuitofliberty, ZoidMeister,Coin Finder, GotTheBug, edwardjulio, Coinnmore, Nickpatton, Namvet69,...
  • BStrauss3BStrauss3 Posts: 3,532 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @erwindoc said:
    Neat thread! Is this a series that is completable in mint state? Looking at a price guide, there are lots of pricey dates from the middle to the end of the series with the 1868 and 1872 being the keys.

    Not really... with some work you can do 1851 --> 1862.

    1863 --> 1872 are much much rarer and much much harder to find and much much much more expen$ive.

    Also, recall that the mintages are not an accurate indication of survival, a substantial but unknown number were melted in 1873 along with all the other "obsolete" silver.

    -----Burton
    ANA 50 year/Life Member (now "Emeritus")
  • P0CKETCHANGEP0CKETCHANGE Posts: 2,803 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @BStrauss3 said:

    @erwindoc said:
    Neat thread! Is this a series that is completable in mint state? Looking at a price guide, there are lots of pricey dates from the middle to the end of the series with the 1868 and 1872 being the keys.

    Not really... with some work you can do 1851 --> 1862.

    1863 --> 1872 are much much rarer and much much harder to find and much much much more expen$ive.

    Also, recall that the mintages are not an accurate indication of survival, a substantial but unknown number were melted in 1873 along with all the other "obsolete" silver.

    It becomes significantly more reasonable to complete a date set if one mixes business and proof strikes.

    Nothing is as expensive as free money.

  • P0CKETCHANGEP0CKETCHANGE Posts: 2,803 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @bud221 said:
    My only Trime

    that is a really sweet example! thx for sharing

    Nothing is as expensive as free money.

  • logger7logger7 Posts: 8,670 ✭✭✭✭✭

    The hardest US regular issue coin to grade IMO.
    How would you grade this one?


  • BStrauss3BStrauss3 Posts: 3,532 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @P0CKETCHANGE said:

    @BStrauss3 said:

    @erwindoc said:
    Neat thread! Is this a series that is completable in mint state? Looking at a price guide, there are lots of pricey dates from the middle to the end of the series with the 1868 and 1872 being the keys.

    Not really... with some work you can do 1851 --> 1862.

    1863 --> 1872 are much much rarer and much much harder to find and much much much more expen$ive.

    Also, recall that the mintages are not an accurate indication of survival, a substantial but unknown number were melted in 1873 along with all the other "obsolete" silver.

    It becomes significantly more reasonable to complete a date set if one mixes business and proof strikes.

    Or for my XF set, one is willing to accept impaired proofs, etc.

    1851 NCG XF40 ex EPN
    1851O PCGS XF40
    1852 PCGS XF45
    1853 PCGS XF45
    1854 NGC XF40
    1855 NGC XF40 (Stack's W57 collection of all things)
    1856 PCGS XF40 CAC
    1857 NGC XF40
    1858 NCG XF45
    1859 PCGS XF45 CAC
    1860 PCGS XF45
    1861 NGC XF45
    1861 NGC XF40 - MEDALLIC ALIGNMENT
    1862 NGC XF40
    1862/1 PCGS XF40 CAC

    1863 PCGS PR60
    1864 PCGS XF45
    1865 -
    1866 ANACS AU53 (needs a downgrade :wink: )
    1867 PCGS PR58
    1868 PCGS GENUINE XF Details (Env. Damage)
    1869 PCGS XF45
    1870 PCGS XF45
    1871 PCGS XF45
    1872 NGC PF50

    19 of 25 complete, 24 of 25 represented

    -----Burton
    ANA 50 year/Life Member (now "Emeritus")
  • semikeycollectorsemikeycollector Posts: 1,087 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November 27, 2022 9:01AM

    @BStrauss3 said:

    @P0CKETCHANGE said:

    @BStrauss3 said:

    @erwindoc said:
    Neat thread! Is this a series that is completable in mint state? Looking at a price guide, there are lots of pricey dates from the middle to the end of the series with the 1868 and 1872 being the keys.

    Not really... with some work you can do 1851 --> 1862.

    1863 --> 1872 are much much rarer and much much harder to find and much much much more expen$ive.

    Also, recall that the mintages are not an accurate indication of survival, a substantial but unknown number were melted in 1873 along with all the other "obsolete" silver.

    It becomes significantly more reasonable to complete a date set if one mixes business and proof strikes.

    Or for my XF set, one is willing to accept impaired proofs, etc.

    1851 NCG XF40 ex EPN
    1851O PCGS XF40
    1852 PCGS XF45
    1853 PCGS XF45
    1854 NGC XF40
    1855 NGC XF40 (Stack's W57 collection of all things)
    1856 PCGS XF40 CAC
    1857 NGC XF40
    1858 NCG XF45
    1859 PCGS XF45 CAC
    1860 PCGS XF45
    1861 NGC XF45
    1861 NGC XF40 - MEDALLIC ALIGNMENT
    1862 NGC XF40
    1862/1 PCGS XF40 CAC

    1863 PCGS PR60
    1864 PCGS XF45
    1865 -
    1866 ANACS AU53 (needs a downgrade :wink: )
    1867 PCGS PR58
    1868 PCGS GENUINE XF Details (Env. Damage)
    1869 PCGS XF45
    1870 PCGS XF45
    1871 PCGS XF45
    1872 NGC PF50

    19 of 25 complete, 24 of 25 represented

    I think all 3 cent silver are interesting and pretty, but am fascinated with the post 1862 rare business strike dates! Cool collection!

  • RichieURichRichieURich Posts: 8,506 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @BStrauss3 said:

    @P0CKETCHANGE said:

    @BStrauss3 said:

    @erwindoc said:
    Neat thread! Is this a series that is completable in mint state? Looking at a price guide, there are lots of pricey dates from the middle to the end of the series with the 1868 and 1872 being the keys.

    Not really... with some work you can do 1851 --> 1862.

    1863 --> 1872 are much much rarer and much much harder to find and much much much more expen$ive.

    Also, recall that the mintages are not an accurate indication of survival, a substantial but unknown number were melted in 1873 along with all the other "obsolete" silver.

    It becomes significantly more reasonable to complete a date set if one mixes business and proof strikes.

    Or for my XF set, one is willing to accept impaired proofs, etc.

    1851 NCG XF40 ex EPN
    1851O PCGS XF40
    1852 PCGS XF45
    1853 PCGS XF45
    1854 NGC XF40
    1855 NGC XF40 (Stack's W57 collection of all things)
    1856 PCGS XF40 CAC
    1857 NGC XF40
    1858 NCG XF45
    1859 PCGS XF45 CAC
    1860 PCGS XF45
    1861 NGC XF45
    1861 NGC XF40 - MEDALLIC ALIGNMENT
    1862 NGC XF40
    1862/1 PCGS XF40 CAC

    1863 PCGS PR60
    1864 PCGS XF45
    1865 -
    1866 ANACS AU53 (needs a downgrade :wink: )
    1867 PCGS PR58
    1868 PCGS GENUINE XF Details (Env. Damage)
    1869 PCGS XF45
    1870 PCGS XF45
    1871 PCGS XF45
    1872 NGC PF50

    19 of 25 complete, 24 of 25 represented

    Great collection! All business strikes except the 1863, 1865, and 1872. Really hard to assemble this kind of set. Congrats!

    An authorized PCGS dealer, and a contributor to the Red Book.

  • lermishlermish Posts: 3,297 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I've been looking for a while...these babies don't come around too often. Just won this a few minutes ago, really excited to get it in hand!

  • ThreeCentSilverFLThreeCentSilverFL Posts: 1,694 ✭✭✭✭✭

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