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The scarcest type 1 Three Cent Silver and the only issue with a mintmark. The New Orleans Mint produced just 720,000 of them, which is the lowest for the type. Tough to find in any grade with scarcity beginning at MS63. MS63's and 64's are not too difficult to locate; but, gems certainly are. The finest gems are quite rare. Look for attractive toning and premium luster.
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. The mint mark appears to the right of the roman numerals where the letter C is closing.
Catalog Information
GSID:
3640
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1851
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
III, O
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
Coin Date:
1851-O
Denomination:
3cS
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mint Mark:
O
Mintage:
720,000
Coinage Type:
Three cent silver
Coinage Years:
1851-1853
Composition:
0.75 silver; 0.25 copper
PCGS #:
3665
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Coin Value History
1851-O 3cS MS
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1851-O 3cS MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$31,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $26,500 | $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
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
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-O 3CS MS64+ PCGS. CDN: $2,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 720,000. ...
$2,562
1851-O 3CS MS63 NGC. NGC Census: 80 in 63, 174 finer (8/26). CDN: $1,170 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 720,000. ...
$1,342
1851-O 3CS AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: 67 in 55, 547 finer (6/26). CDN: $630 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 720,000...
$732
1851-O 3CS MS65 PCGS. ...
$3,172
1851-O Silver Three-Cent Piece. AU-50 (PCGS).
$561
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
1851-O 3CS AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: 80 in 58 (2 in 58+), 465 finer (3/26). CDN: $760 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mint...
$976
1851-O Silver Three-Cent Piece. VF Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$195
1851-O Silver Three-Cent Piece. VG-10 (PCGS).
$168
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
1851-O Silver Three-Cent Piece. MS-66 (PCGS).
$4,800
1851-O 3CS VF35 CACG. Mintage 720,000. ...
$204
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
1851-O 3CS XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (12/443). PCGS Population: (32/646). CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 720,0...
$228
1851-O Silver Three-Cent Piece. Fine-12 (NGC).
$72
1851-O Silver Three-Cent Piece. MS-61 (PCGS).
$780
1851-O 3cS NGC VG-08
$133
1851-O 3cS PCGS VF Details (Damage)
$102
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