1855 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Proof-66 (PCGS). CAC.Delightful satin to reflective surfaces are warmly and attractive toned in dominant olive-gray. This sharply struck and expertly preserved 1855 Proof silver three cent piece is among the finest survivors of this rare issue. Like the 1854 offered above, the 1855 silver three-cent piece is rare in Proof format. The mintage is unknown, having not been recorded at the time. <em>PCGS CoinFacts</em> provides an estimate of approximately 50 survivors, a total that confirms the important nature of the present offering. The significance is enhanced by the possibility of its inclusion in a type set, as mentioned above under the 1854.In addition to their absolute rarity, Proof silver three-cent pieces of 1854 to 1858 are significant given the brevity of the Type II design, Mint State survivors of which are scarce. The 1855 has the lowest circulation strike mintage for the type at 139,000 pieces produced.From the High Rise Collection. Earlier ex Texas Trimes Collection.
