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The Type 3 Proof Three Cent Silver was produced in order to have coinage between 1C and 5C, making it easier to exchange foreign coins (legal tender at the time) into U.S. currency. This final type lasted from 1859 through 1873 and includes some of the great varieties and toned type coins across the entire series.
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:
73782
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, [Date]
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
Variety:
Type 3
Variety 2:
1859-1873
Coin Date:
3-Cent Silver
Denomination:
3cS
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Three cent silver
Coinage Years:
1859-1873
Composition:
0.9 silver; 0.1 copper
PCGS #:
3707
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Coin Value History
3-Cent Silver 3cS Type 3, 1859-1873 PR [Type]
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3-Cent Silver 3cS Type 3, 1859-1873 PR [Type]
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR68 |
|
$20,500 | $1,234 |
| PR68 | - | $18,000 | $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 |
3-Cent Silver 3cS Type 1, 1851-1853 PR [Type]
![3-Cent Silver 3cS Type 1, 1851-1853 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/20200815/254d9964-9488-433b-8df0-389914c4dd45.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $200,000 – $240,000
1851 3cS PR
Worth: $200,000 – $240,000
3-Cent Silver 3cS Type 2, 1854-1858 PR [Type]
![3-Cent Silver 3cS Type 2, 1854-1858 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/legendauctions_hibid_com_lot_47237878-0.20200717044549369.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
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
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 3cS PR
Worth: $400 – $24,000
1863/2 3cS PR
Worth: $470 – $13,200
1864 3cS PR
Worth: $400 – $8,000
1869/'8' 3CS PR65 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 47 in 65 (1 in 65+), 37 finer. CAC: 8 in 65, 13 finer (6/26). CDN: $1,680 Wh...
$1,889
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
1871 3CS PR66 PCGS. PCGS Population: 42 in 66 (2 in 66+), 9 finer (4/26). CDN: $1,550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintag...
$2,196
1870 3CS PR67 NGC. ...
$4,392
1868 3CS PR64 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. PCGS Population: 94 in 64, 90 finer (2/26). CDN: $1,050...
$1,769
1873 3CS Closed 3 PR61 NGC. NGC Census: 10 in 61, 331 finer (4/26). CDN: $1,350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR61. Mintage 600....
$1,403
1869/'8' Silver Three-Cent Piece. Breen-2960. Proof. AU Details--Scratch (PCGS).
$976
1868 3CS PR62 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. PCGS Population: 53 in 62, 271 finer (11/25). CDN: $660 Wh...
$1,647
1867 3CS AU58 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder....
$1,920
1867 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Proof-35 (PCGS).
$720
1864 3CS PR60 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (1/138). PCGS Population: (1/197). CDN: $525 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR60. Mintage 470....
$780
1866 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Proof-68 * (NGC).
$8,400
1868 3CS PR55 ANACS. Mintage 600. From The Toro Collection. ...
$660
1872 3CS PR50 NGC. NGC Census: (1/201). PCGS Population: (0/286). Mintage 950. ...
$494
1872 3CS--Damaged, Bent, Cleaned--ANACS. XF Details, Net PR20. Semi-bright bluish-gray surfaces exhibit nice, relatively ev...
$253
1870 3CS--Whizzed--ANACS. AU Details, Net PR40....
$299
1869 3CS--Damaged--ANACS. AU Details, Net PR30....
$236
1871 PR 45 ANACS. ...
$282
1873 3CS
$605
1861 Silver Three-Cent Piece. JD-1. Rarity-3+. Proof-65 (PCGS). CAC.
$2,684
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