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The Type 2 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 type lasted from 1854 through 1858 and were produced with more silver (90%) than the first type yet, at the same time, the weight was cut down a bit.
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 II issues (1854-58) there are two frame lines 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:
73774
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:
Business
Diameter:
14
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Type 2
Variety 2:
1854-1858
Coin Date:
3-Cent Silver
Denomination:
3cS
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Three cent silver
Coinage Years:
1854-1858
Composition:
0.9 silver; 0.1 copper
PCGS #:
3669
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Coin Value History
3-Cent Silver 3cS Type 2, 1854-1858 MS [Type]
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3-Cent Silver 3cS Type 2, 1854-1858 MS [Type]
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$90,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $54,000 | $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 |
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1851 3cS MS
Worth: $27 – $22,000
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Worth: $45 – $26,400
1852 3cS MS
Worth: $27 – $22,000
1853 3cS MS
Worth: $27 – $4,000
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
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1859 3cS MS
Worth: $34 – $24,000
1860 3cS MS
Worth: $34 – $40,000
1861 3cS MS
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1862 3cS MS
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1854 3CS MS66 PCGS. CAC. ...
$4,026
1856 3CS XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: 54 in 45, 478 finer (7/26). CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 1,458,000...
$177
1858 3CS MS64 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 30 in 64, 37 finer (5/26). CDN: $1,080 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 1,604,000. ...
$1,769
1858 3CS AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: 90 in 55 (1 in 55+), 599 finer (6/26). CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintag...
$293
1858 3CS AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: 51 in 50, 739 finer (5/26). CDN: $185 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 1,604,000...
$268
1858 3CS -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. XF Details, Net VF30. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 1,604,000. ...
$119
1856 3CS -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. AU Details, Net XF40. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 1,458,000. ...
$104
1856 3CS MS62 NGC. NGC Census: 55 in 62, 197 finer (4/26). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 1,458,000. ...
$573
1858 Silver Three-Cent Piece. AU Details--Cleaned (CACG).
$220
1854 3CS MS65 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 66 in 65 (2 in 65+), 31 finer. CAC: 29 in 65, 17 finer (3/26). CDN: $1,700 Whsle...
$2,318
1858 3CS MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: 17 in 61, 499 finer (2/26). CDN: $420 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 1,604,000...
$537
1858 Silver Three-Cent Piece. MS-67 (NGC).
$6,000
1858 3CS AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: 49 in 53, 680 finer (1/26). CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 1,604,000...
$366
1858 3CS MS63 NGC. CDN: $730 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 1,604,000. ...
$810
1855 3CS VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: 11 in 35, 273 finer (10/25). CDN: $165 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 139,000. ...
$252
1858 3CS AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (66/455). Mintage 1,604,000. ...
$360
1857 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Fine-12 (PCGS).
$144
1858 3CS VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (12/953). NGC Census: (10/690). CDN: $69 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 1,604,0...
$68
1857 3cS ANACS MS60 Details (Corroded - Cleaned)
$125
1854 3CS VF25 ANACS. Mintage 671,000. ...
$89
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