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With a mintage of 460 coins, the 1863 Proof Three Cent Silver is a much better date for its type. It is more common up through PR63 but gains some scarcity in PR64 and PR65. PR66 and finer are considered rare as there are significant price jumps. Cameo pieces are far more difficult to locate in all grades. Look for attractive toners as this series is full of them.
Obverse Description
A six-pointed star with a harp in the center is surrounded by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA on the periphery and the date positioned at the bottom. For the type III issues (1859-73) there is a single frame line around the star.
Reverse Description
The roman numeral III is centered in the design ensconced in a large, bejeweled letter C surrounded by 13 stars on the periphery. An olive sprig is added above the roman numerals.
Catalog Information
GSID:
3676
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1863
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
III
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
0.75 gr
Weight (oz):
0.0241 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0217 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
14
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1863
Denomination:
3cS
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
460
Coinage Type:
Three cent silver
Coinage Years:
1859-1873
Composition:
0.9 silver; 0.1 copper
PCGS #:
3712
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Coin Value History
1863 3cS PR
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1863 3cS PR
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR68 |
|
$29,000 | $1,234 |
| PR68 | - | $24,000 | $1,234 |
| PR67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1863 3CS PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: 59 in 63, 114 finer (5/26). CDN: $840 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 460. ...
$1,403
1863 3CS PR62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (28/166 and 0/6+). Mintage 460. ...
$810
1863 3CS PR65 PCGS. CAC. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. CAC Population: (5/16). Mintage 460....
$2,760
1863 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Proof-66+ (PCGS). CAC.
$7,200
1863 3CS PR67★ NGC. NGC Census: (7/0 and 1/0*). PCGS Population: (1/0 and 1/0*). CDN: $6,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$11,100
1863 3CS PR64 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (56/43 and 0/6+). NGC Census: (41/33 and 0/1+). CDN: $1,050 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
$2,640
1863 3CS PR68 NGC. ...
$11,750
1863 3CS -- Bent, Cleaned, Straightened -- ANACS. PR60 Details. NGC Census: (1/111). PCGS Population (2/158). Mintage: 460....
$306
1863 3CS PR61 NGC. Ex: Jules Reiver Collection. NGC Census: (4/101). PCGS Population (6/150). Mintage: 460. Numismedia Wsl....
$546
1863 3CS PR 55--Cleaned--ANACS....
$316
1863 PR 50 ANACS. ...
$259
1863 PR 40--Damaged, Cleaned-- ANACS. AU Details....
$282
1863 3CS PR63 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (55/95). NGC Census: (27/74). PR63. Mintage 460. ...
$1,320
1863 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Proof-62 (PCGS).
$840
1863 3CS PR65 PCGS....
$1,213
1863 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Proof-66 (PCGS). OGH.
$5,520
1863 3CS PR67 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/0 and 1/0+). NGC Census: (7/0 and 0/0+). CDN: $6,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR67. ...
$7,200
1863 3CS PR64 NGC. NGC Census: 42 in 64 (1 in 64★ ), 36 finer (11/22). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. ...
$1,320
1863 3CS
$8,050
1863 3CS --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. Proof. ...
$575
3-Cent Silver 3cS Type 1, 1851-1853 PR [Type]
Worth: $200,000 – $240,000
1851 3cS PR
Worth: $200,000 – $240,000
3-Cent Silver 3cS Type 2, 1854-1858 PR [Type]
Worth: $1,500 – $60,000
1854 3cS PR
Worth: $6,000 – $54,000
1855 3cS PR
Worth: $3,000 – $40,000
1856 3cS PR
Worth: $2,000 – $36,000
1857 3cS PR
Worth: $1,800 – $30,000
1858 3cS PR
Worth: $1,500 – $60,000
3-Cent Silver 3cS Type 3, 1859-1873 PR [Type]
Worth: $400 – $17,000
1859 3cS PR
Worth: $500 – $8,400
1860 3cS PR
Worth: $400 – $12,000
1861 3cS PR
Worth: $400 – $20,400
1862 3cS PR
Worth: $400 – $9,000
1863/2 3cS PR
Worth: $470 – $13,200
1864 3cS PR
Worth: $400 – $8,000
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