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The 1858 Three Cent Silver is the first year of the final design type for its series. Type 3 reduced and removed certain aspects of the design to help with clash-marks and striking. The 1858 is very common up through MS64 with MS65 and MS66 being tougher to find. MS67 and finer would be considered very rare.
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:
3626
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1859
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:
Business
Diameter:
14
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1859
Denomination:
3cS
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
364,200
Coinage Type:
Three cent silver
Coinage Years:
1859-1873
Composition:
0.9 silver; 0.1 copper
PCGS #:
3677
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Coin Value History
1859 3cS MS
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1859 3cS MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$29,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $24,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $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 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
3-Cent Silver 3cS Type 1, 1851-1853 MS [Type]
![3-Cent Silver 3cS Type 1, 1851-1853 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/18523cs.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $27 – $22,000
1851 3cS MS
Worth: $27 – $22,000
1851-O 3cS MS
Worth: $45 – $26,400
1852 3cS MS
Worth: $27 – $22,000
1853 3cS MS
Worth: $27 – $4,000
3-Cent Silver 3cS Type 2, 1854-1858 MS [Type]
![3-Cent Silver 3cS Type 2, 1854-1858 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/18543cs.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $30 – $75,000
1854 3cS MS
Worth: $33 – $75,000
1855 3cS MS
Worth: $45 – $48,000
1856 3cS MS
Worth: $32 – $36,000
1857 3cS MS
Worth: $30 – $18,000
1858 3cS MS
Worth: $30 – $75,000
3-Cent Silver 3cS Type 3, 1859-1872 MS [Type]
![3-Cent Silver 3cS Type 3, 1859-1872 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/134xxx/2918ff23-1d6d-4f34-9c9c-218c2c9c3fd4.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $34 – $21,600
1860 3cS MS
Worth: $34 – $40,000
1861 3cS MS
Worth: $34 – $21,600
1862 3cS MS
Worth: $34 – $21,600
1859 3CS AU55 ANACS. Mintage 364,200. ...
$226
1859 3CS MS66 NGC. NGC Census: 29 in 66 (6 in 66+, 1 in 66?), 3 finer (4/26). CDN: $1,900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mi...
$1,830
1859 3CS XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: 29 in 40, 553 finer (3/26). CDN: $115 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 364,200. ...
$129
1859 Silver Three-Cent Piece. VF-35 (PCGS).
$268
1859 3CS MS65 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 34 in 65 (1 in 65+), 38 finer. CAC: 14 in 65, 16 finer (12/25). CDN: $1,000 Whsle...
$1,342
1859 3CS MS62 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. PCGS Population: 61 in 62, 275 finer (10/25). CDN: $330 ...
$480
1859 3CS MS63 PCGS. Mintage 364,200. ...
$456
1859 Silver Three-Cent Piece. AU-58 (PCGS).
$336
1859 Silver Three-Cent Piece. EF Details--Cleaned (NGC).
$120
1859 Silver Three-Cent Piece. MS-61 (PCGS). OGH Generation 3.1.
$288
1859 Silver Three-Cent Piece. MS-64 (NGC).
$456
1859 3CS XF45 ANACS. Mintage 364,200....
$107
1859 3CS AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (12/325). PCGS Population: (18/428). CDN: $145 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 364,200...
$192
1859 3cS PCGS MS67
$6,750
1859 3CS MS60 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/326). NGC Census: (2/264). CDN: $195 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS60. Mintage 364,200....
$288
1859 3cS PCGS AU50
$230
1859 3CS MS68 PCGS. CAC. ...
$31,200
1859 3CS --Whizzed--ANACS. VF20 Details. NGC Census: (0/238). PCGS Population (0/287). Mintage: 364,200. Numismedia Wsl. Pri...
$37
1859 Silver Three-Cent Piece. AU-55 (PCGS).
$240
1859 3CS MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (28/7 and 3/1+). Mintage 364,200. ...
$1,920
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