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The 1869 proof three cent silver has been determined (as of 2023) to be far scarcer than the narrow-date punch with overdate variety. There has been much confusion over the differences and PCGS has determined that many of their certified examples have been mis-identified over the years.
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:
3712
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1868
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
Variety:
Wide Date
Coin Date:
1869
Denomination:
3cS
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
600
Coinage Type:
Three cent silver
Coinage Years:
1859-1873
Composition:
0.9 silver; 0.1 copper
PCGS #:
3720
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1869 3cS Wide Date PR
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$36,000 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $30,000 | $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 |
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
1862 3cS PR
Worth: $400 – $9,000
1863 3cS PR
Worth: $400 – $24,000
1863/2 3cS PR
Worth: $470 – $13,200
1869/'8' Silver Three-Cent Piece. Breen-2960. Proof. AU Details--Scratch (PCGS).
$976
1869 3CS PR65 NGC. CAC....
$4,680
1869/'8' Silver Three-Cent Piece. Breen-2960. Proof-64 (PCGS).
$3,120
1869 3CS PR66 NGC....
$4,800
1869/'8' 3CS PR63 PCGS. ...
$1,680
1869/'8' Silver Three-Cent Piece. Breen-2960. Proof-62 (PCGS).
$2,880
3CS 1869/8 PCGS PR67+ CAC EX LEGEND COLLECTION
$15,275
1869 3CS PR65 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (0/0). CDN: $3,900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 600. ...
$4,800
1869/'8' Silver Three-Cent Piece. Breen-2960. Proof-64 (PCGS). CAC.
$3,600
3CS 1869/'8' PCGS PR66+ CAC
$9,694
1869/'8' 3CS PR63 PCGS. Walter Breen introduced the idea that this variety is an overdate, although more recent research by...
$2,800
1869/8 3CS PR62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/16 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). CDN: $2,750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR6...
$2,760
1869/8 3CS PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/0 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). CDN: $5,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65...
$3,960
1869/'8' 3CS PR64 PCGS....
$3,840
1869/'8' 3CS PR66+ PCGS. ...
$7,500
3CS 1869/'8' PCGS PR63
$2,585
1869/'8' 3CS PR65 PCGS. ...
$4,800
1869/8 3CS PR64 PCGS. Flynn-RPD-001....
$2,880
1869/'8' 3CS PR65 PCGS. Flynn-RPD-001. ...
$5,280
3CS 1869/'8' PCGS PR64 CAC
$4,230
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