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This issue comes from a lower mintage of just 286,000 coins, resulting in few surviving high-end gems being very scarce with striking as an issue. Very common up through MS64 with MS65 being tougher to find. MS66 and MS67 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:
3627
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1860
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:
1860
Denomination:
3cS
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
286,000
Coinage Type:
Three cent silver
Coinage Years:
1859-1873
Composition:
0.9 silver; 0.1 copper
PCGS #:
3678
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Coin Value History
1860 3cS MS
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1860 3cS MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$48,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $36,000 | $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
1859 3cS MS
Worth: $34 – $24,000
1861 3cS MS
Worth: $34 – $21,600
1862 3cS MS
Worth: $34 – $21,600
1860 3CS XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: 36 in 40, 610 finer (7/26). CDN: $115 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 286,000. ...
$159
1860 3CS AU53 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 286,000. ...
$256
1860 3CS -- Scratched -- NCS. Unc Details. Ex: Jules Reiver Collection. Mintage 286,000. Ex: Jules Reiver Collection (He...
$189
1860 3CS MS62 NGC. NGC Census: 47 in 62, 169 finer (3/26). CDN: $360 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 286,000. ...
$464
1860 Silver Three-Cent Piece. AU Details--Environmental Damage (PCGS).
$171
1860 3CS -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. AU50 Details. Mintage 286,000. ...
$207
1860 3CS MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: 85 in 63, 171 finer (2/26). CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 286,000. ...
$1,342
1860 Silver Three-Cent Piece. EF-45 (PCGS).
$288
1860 3CS MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: 50 in 65 (2 in 65+), 24 finer (11/25). CDN: $1,300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Minta...
$1,464
1860 3CS MS67? NGC. ...
$5,002
1860 3CS AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (57/310). Mintage 286,000. ...
$252
1860 3CS MS66 NGC....
$3,360
1860 3CS MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (97/58). NGC Census: (74/26). CDN: $510 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 286,000....
$900
1860 3CS AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (40/276). PCGS Population: (59/353). CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 286,000...
$186
1860 3CS MS61 ANACS. Mintage 286,000. ...
$228
1860 3CS Three Cent Silver -- Struck Off Center -- VF35 NGC. ...
$480
1860 3cS PCGS VF30
$88
1860 3CS XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (29/544). NGC Census: (11/365). CDN: $86 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 286,000...
$97
1860 3CS AU53 ANACS. Mintage 286,000. ...
$201
1860 3CS -- Cleaned -- NCS. UNC Details. Ex: Jules Reiver Collection. NGC Census: (3/215). PCGS Population: (14/251). CDN: ...
$132
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