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The first year of the type 2 Three Cent Silvers in which the silver content was increased from 75% to 90% and a few minor design changes made. Extremely common through MS64 with MS65 and MS66 being slightly tougher to find. Only MS67's and better would be considered scarce. Beware of soft strikes and detracting clash-marks for this 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 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:
3621
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1854
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:
1854
Denomination:
3cS
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
671,000
Coinage Type:
Three cent silver
Coinage Years:
1854-1858
Composition:
0.9 silver; 0.1 copper
PCGS #:
3670
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Coin Value History
1854 3cS MS
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1854 3cS MS
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| 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 |
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
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
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
1854 3CS MS65 NGC. NGC Census: 31 in 65, 11 finer (7/26). CDN: $1,700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 671,000. ...
$2,074
1854 Silver Three-Cent Piece. MS-66 (CACG).
$4,636
1854 3CS MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: 69 in 62, 253 finer (4/26). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 671,000. ...
$561
1854 Silver Three-Cent Piece. AU-50 (PCGS).
$268
1854 85/85 3CS Repunched Date, FS-301, AU58 NGC. NGC Census: 1 in 58, 2 finer (12/25). CDN: $330 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU...
$456
1854 3CS MS67 PCGS....
$20,400
1854 3CS VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/566). Mintage 671,000. ...
$134
1854 3CS AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (67/368). Mintage 671,000. ...
$312
1854 Silver Three-Cent Piece. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$96
1854 3CS XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (45/465). Mintage 671,000. ...
$154
1854 3CS VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (15/550). NGC Census: (8/418). CDN: $90 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 671,000....
$94
1854 3CS MS64 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (80/74). NGC Census: (107/38). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 67...
$1,020
1854 3CS AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (15/332). PCGS Population: (23/416). CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 671,000...
$204
1854 3CS MS63 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (72/153). NGC Census: (60/139). CDN: $625 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 6...
$960
1854 3cS NGC XF40
$185
1854 3CS VF25 ANACS. Mintage 671,000. ...
$89
1854 3CS MS68 PCGS. CAC. ...
$84,000
1854 3CS MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (15/255). PCGS Population (2/262). Mintage: 671,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free ...
$499
1854 3CS --Bent--NCS. Unc Details. ...
$231
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
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