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With a mintage of 550 coins, the 1862 Proof Three Cent Silver is a much better date for its type. It is more common up through PR63 but gains some scarcity in PR64 through PR66. PR67 is considered very rare as there is a notable price jump. Cameo pieces are far more difficult to locate in all grades. Look for attractive toners as this series has many.
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:
3673
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1862
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
Coin Date:
1862
Denomination:
3cS
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
550
Coinage Type:
Three cent silver
Coinage Years:
1859-1873
Composition:
0.9 silver; 0.1 copper
PCGS #:
3711
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Coin Value History
1862 3cS PR
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1862 3cS PR
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$11,000 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $9,500 | $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
3-Cent Silver 3cS Type 3, 1859-1873 PR [Type]
![3-Cent Silver 3cS Type 3, 1859-1873 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/18663csPR.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $400 – $17,000
1859 3cS PR
Worth: $500 – $8,400
1860 3cS PR
Worth: $400 – $12,000
1861 3cS PR
Worth: $400 – $20,400
1863 3cS PR
Worth: $400 – $24,000
1863/2 3cS PR
Worth: $470 – $13,200
1864 3cS PR
Worth: $400 – $8,000
1862 3CS PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: 71 in 63, 129 finer (2/26). CDN: $840 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 550. ...
$1,159
1862 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Proof-65 (NGC).
$1,800
1862 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Proof-67+ (NGC). CAC.
$8,400
1862 3CS PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (84/40). Mintage 550. ...
$1,170
1862 3CS PR62 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 550. ...
$960
1862 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Proof-66 * (NGC).
$3,120
1862 3cS PCGS Proof 61
$430
1862 3CS -- Environmental Damage -- PCGS Genuine. Proof UNC Details. NGC Census: (0/131). PCGS Population: (5/217). CDN: $3...
$282
1862 3CS PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (71/122 and 0/5+). Mintage 550. ...
$870
1862 3CS PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (24/15). Mintage 550. ...
$1,920
1862 3CS PR67 NGC. ...
$4,148
1862 3CS PR64 PCGS. CAC....
$1,110
1862 3CS PR62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (45/188). NGC Census: (11/117). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR62. Mintage 550. ...
$750
1862 3CS PR66 PCGS. CAC....
$2,340
1862 3CS PR61 ANACS....
$299
1862 3CS --Cleaned--ANACS. PR60 Details. NGC Census: (0/122). PCGS Population (4/175). Mintage: 550. Numismedia Wsl. Pr...
$253
1862 3CS PR63 NGC. NGC Census: (29/93). Mintage 550. ...
$900
1862 3CS PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (23/15). PCGS Population: (22/15). CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 550. ...
$1,320
1862 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Proof-67+ (NGC). CAC.
$8,100
1862 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Proof-64 (PCGS). CAC.
$1,320
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