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The 1873 Proof Three Cent Silver is the final year of issue and comes from a moderately low mintage for the series of 600 coins. Most of the coins were saved leaving the issue readily available to collectors and relatively affordable. Scarce only in gem condition. Cameo pieces are far more difficult to locate in all grades and deep cameos are a rarity. 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:
3708
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1873
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:
1873
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 #:
93724
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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
1873 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Close 3. Proof-64 Ultra Cameo (NGC).
$3,600
1873 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Proof-66 Deep Cameo (PCGS).
$9,600
1873 3CS PR65 Deep Cameo PCGS. ...
$4,440
1873 3CS Closed 3 PR67 ★ Ultra Cameo NGC. ...
$14,100
1873 3CS PR64 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$3,738
1873 3CS PR66+ Ultra Cameo NGC. ...
$6,600
1873 3CS PR65+ Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$6,462
1873 3CS PR67 ★ Ultra Cameo NGC. ...
$12,650
1873 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Proof-64+ Deep Cameo (PCGS). CAC.
$3,042
3CS 1873 PCGS PR66 DCAM CAC
$11,456
1873 3CS PR65 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$8,225
1873 3CS PR66 Ultra Cameo NGC. ...
$5,170
1873 3CS PR65 Ultra Cameo NGC. ...
$3,800
1873 3CS PR66 Ultra Cameo NGC. ...
$5,288
1873 3CS PR65 Ultra Cameo NGC. Closed 3. Crisply struck with glassy fields and richly frosted devices. A light layer of gol...
$3,450
1873 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Proof-66 Ultra Cameo (NGC).
$5,621
1873 3CS PR65 Deep Cameo PCGS. Exceptional white on black ...
$3,910
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