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With just 8,000 coins struck in 1865, this is a very scarce Three Cent Silver Issue. This date is tough to find at any grade level but genuine scarcity starts in the AU range. MS60 through MS64 are very scarce. Gems are rare with MS67's and finer being extremely rare. This issue is normally well struck with clash-marks being just a minor problem.
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:
3632
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1865
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:
1865
Denomination:
3cS
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
8,000
Coinage Type:
Three cent silver
Coinage Years:
1859-1873
Composition:
0.9 silver; 0.1 copper
PCGS #:
3685
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Coin Value History
1865 3cS MS
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1865 3cS MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS69 |
|
$216,000 | $1,234 |
| MS69 | - | $180,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $1,234 | $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
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
1865 3CS MS68 PCGS. CAC. ...
$37,820
1865 Silver Three-Cent Piece. MS-67+ (PCGS). CAC. CMQ-X.
$23,180
1865 Silver Three-Cent Piece. AU-55 (PCGS).
$1,708
1865 Silver Three-Cent Piece. MS-66+ (PCGS). CAC. CMQ.
$12,000
1865 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Repunched Date. MS-69 (PCGS). CAC. CMQ.
$180,000
1865 3CS MS62 PCGS....
$1,920
1865 Silver Three-Cent Piece. AU Details--Rim Damage (PCGS).
$1,020
1865 3CS MS64 NGC. Gold CAC. From a small mintage of just 8,000 pieces, the 1865 three cent silver piece is an elusive issu...
$5,040
3CS 1865 PCGS MS65 CAC
$4,112
1865 3CS MS63 PCGS. ...
$2,280
1865 3CS MS61 NGC. ...
$1,680
3CS 1865 PCGS AU58
$2,145
1865 3CS XF40 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (1/72). NGC Census: (0/89). Mintage: 8,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free...
$1,528
1865 3CS -- Cleaned -- ANACS. AU50 Details. NGC Census: (0/87). PCGS Population (2/68). Mintage: 8,000. Numismedia Wsl. Pri...
$558
$761
1865 3CS --Cleaned--ANACS. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (0/79). PCGS Population (0/45). Mintage: 8,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price f...
$928
1865 3CS --Cleaned--ANACS. XF 45 Details. NGC Census: (0/77). PCGS Population (0/57). Mintage: 8,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price:...
$748
1865 Silver Three-Cent Piece. MS-68 (PCGS). CAC.
$42,700
1865 Silver Three-Cent Piece. MS-67+ (PCGS). CAC.
$18,000
1865 3CS AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/79 and 0/5+). NGC Census: (5/100 and 0/1+). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for problem-free N...
$1,200
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