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The Type 3 Three Cent Silver was produced in order to have coinage between 1C and 5C, making it easier to exchange foreign coins (legal tender at the time) into U.S. currency. This final type lasted from 1859 through 1873 and includes some of the great rarities and varieties across the entire series.
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:
73775
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, [Date]
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
Variety:
Type 3
Variety 2:
1859-1872
Coin Date:
3-Cent Silver
Denomination:
3cS
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Three cent silver
Coinage Years:
1859-1873
Composition:
0.9 silver; 0.1 copper
PCGS #:
3676
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Coin Value History
3-Cent Silver 3cS Type 3, 1859-1872 MS [Type]
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3-Cent Silver 3cS Type 3, 1859-1872 MS [Type]
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$26,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $21,500 | $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
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
1864 3CS AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: 8 in 50, 154 finer (8/26). CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 12,000. ...
$1,037
1866 3CS MS64 PCGS. ...
$2,684
1861 Silver Three-Cent Piece. AU Details--Bent (PCGS).
$183
1862 3CS MS65 PCGS. CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 343,000. ...
$1,037
1859 3CS MS62 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. PCGS Population: 61 in 62, 282 finer (7/26). CDN: $390 Whs...
$573
1861 3CS AU58 PCGS. CDN: $230 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 497,000. ...
$378
1862/1 3CS AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: 28 in 55, 525 finer (8/26). CDN: $260 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 343,000...
$354
1864 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Unc Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$1,586
1865 3CS MS68 PCGS. CAC. ...
$37,820
1865 Silver Three-Cent Piece. MS-67+ (PCGS). CAC. CMQ-X.
$23,180
1863 3CS MS66+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$6,710
1860 3CS XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: 36 in 40, 610 finer (7/26). CDN: $115 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 286,000. ...
$159
1861 Silver Three-Cent Piece. MS-60 (ANACS). OH.
$342
1861 3CS -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. AU Details, Net XF45. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 497,000. ...
$149
1860 3CS AU53 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 286,000. ...
$256
1859 Silver Three-Cent Piece. VF-35 (PCGS).
$268
1860 3CS MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: 85 in 63, 171 finer (2/26). CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 286,000. ...
$1,342
1866 Silver Three-Cent Piece. VF-30 (NGC).
$810
1862/1 Silver Three-Cent Piece. FS-301. MS-61 (NGC).
$456
1865 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Repunched Date. MS-69 (PCGS). CAC. CMQ.
$180,000
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