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The Type 1 Three Cent Silver was the first year and design for its series and denomination. 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 1851 through 1853 and were produced with just 75% silver.
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 I issues (1851-53) there is no 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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
73773
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:
0.75
Weight (gr):
0.8 gr
Weight (oz):
0.0257 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0193 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
14
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Type 1
Variety 2:
1851-1853
Coin Date:
3-Cent Silver
Denomination:
3cS
Designation:
MS
Coinage Type:
Three cent silver
Coinage Years:
1851-1853
Composition:
0.75 silver; 0.25 copper
PCGS #:
3663
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Coin Value History
3-Cent Silver 3cS Type 1, 1851-1853 MS [Type]
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3-Cent Silver 3cS Type 1, 1851-1853 MS [Type]
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$26,500 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $19,500 | $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 |
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
1860 3cS MS
Worth: $34 – $40,000
1861 3cS MS
Worth: $34 – $21,600
1862 3cS MS
Worth: $34 – $21,600
1852 3CS MS66 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. CDN: $850 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 18,663,...
$3,904
1853 3CS MS65 PCGS. CAC. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. CAC: 39 in 65, 53 finer (6/26). CDN: $710 Whsle. B...
$1,708
1853 Silver Three-Cent Piece. VF-35 (PCGS).
$129
1851-O 3CS MS62 NGC. Housed in a Generation 6 holder. NGC Census: 68 in 62, 253 finer (7/26). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for NG...
$1,342
1851 3CS MS63 PCGS. CDN: $295 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 5,447,400. ...
$378
1853 Silver Three-Cent Piece. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC.
$439
1853 3CS MS64 NGC. CDN: $360 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 11,400,000. ...
$451
1853 Silver Three-Cent Piece. MS-67+ (PCGS). CAC.
$6,710
1853 Silver Three-Cent Piece. AU-55 (PCGS).
$244
1851-O Silver Three-Cent Piece. AU-50 (PCGS).
$561
1853 Silver Three-Cent Piece. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$149
1851-O 3CS XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: 35 in 40, 730 finer (5/26). CDN: $260 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 720,000...
$329
1852 Silver Three-Cent Piece. AU Details--Cleaned (CACG).
$244
1852 3CS XF45 NGC. NGC Census: 39 in 45, 1604 finer (3/26). CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 18,663,500. ...
$149
1851-O Silver Three-Cent Piece. VG-10 (PCGS).
$168
1853 3CS VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: 28 in 20, 1363 finer (1/26). CDN: $58 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 11,400,00...
$84
1851-O 3CS AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: 37 in 53, 605 finer (12/25). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 720,000...
$540
1853 3CS VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (36/891). PCGS Population: (29/1272). CDN: $59 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 11,400,...
$84
1851-O 3CS -- Scratched, Cleaned -- ANACS Details. VF30. Mintage 720,000. ...
$107
1851-O 3CS Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (10/771). NGC Census: (4/523). CDN: $85 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. Mintage ...
$159
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