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With only the 1872 having a lower mintage, the 1870 had just 3,000 coins originally produced. Mint State examples are scarce with gems having many levels of rarity. MS65 is very scarce and MS66 is very rare. Any MS67 examples or finer are extreme rarities. This issue is normally struck very strongly with clash-marks being only a minor issue.
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:
3637
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1870
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:
1870
Denomination:
3cS
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,000
Coinage Type:
Three cent silver
Coinage Years:
1859-1873
Composition:
0.9 silver; 0.1 copper
PCGS #:
3691
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Coin Value History
1870 3cS MS
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1870 3cS MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$29,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $24,000 | $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 |
1870 3CS XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: 13 in 45, 102 finer (4/26). CDN: $825 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 3,000. ...
$1,007
1870 Silver Three-Cent Piece. AU Details--Bent (PCGS).
$976
1870 3CS MS65 NGC. ...
$3,538
1870 3CS AU58 NGC. CAC. Housed in a Generation 5 fatty holder. NGC Census: 10 in 58, 69 finer. CAC: 3 in 58, 19 finer (10/2...
$1,920
1870 3CS MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/42). NGC Census: (11/53). CDN: $1,740 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 3,000. ...
$1,920
1870 3CS AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (19/59 and 0/5+). NGC Census: (7/76 and 0/0+). CDN: $1,300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU5...
$1,380
1870 3CS AU50 NGC. The 1870 three cent silver is one of the low-mintage late-date issues in the series. Only 3,000 circulat...
$1,170
1870 3CS MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (3/65). PCGS Population: (3/47). CDN: $1,300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 3,000. ...
$1,680
1870 3cS NGC UNC Details (Cleaned)
$1,000
3CS 1870 PCGS MS66+ CAC
$9,694
1870 3CS MS67+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$36,000
1870 Silver Three-Cent Piece. MS-64 (NGC). CAC.
$2,040
1870 3cS PCGS/CAC MS63
$1,775
1870 3CS XF40 PCGS Secure. PCGS Population: (5/102 and 0/3+). NGC Census: (0/88 and 0/0+). CDN: $650 Whsle. Bid for problem...
$660
1870 3CS VF30 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (1/106). NGC Census: (0/88). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF30....
$720
1870 3CS AU53 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (7/77). NGC Census: (2/83). CDN: $875 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS AU53. ...
$930
1870 3CS XF45 ANACS. Mintage 3,000. ...
$872
1870 PCGS UNC details/scratch
$1,209
1870 Silver Three-Cent Piece. MS-65 (NGC).
$2,820
1870 3CS AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (9/67). PCGS Population: (10/49). CDN: $1,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 3,000. ...
$1,380
3-Cent Silver 3cS Type 1, 1851-1853 MS [Type]
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]
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]
Worth: $34 – $21,600
1859 3cS MS
Worth: $34 – $24,000
1860 3cS MS
Worth: $34 – $40,000
1861 3cS MS
Worth: $34 – $21,600
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