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The first year of issue for the Three Cent Silver Series, which also happens to be one of the most common issues. This fantastic type coin is extremely common through MS64 with MS65 and MS66 being slightly tougher to find. Only MS67's and better would be considered scarce.
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 I issues (1851-53) there is no 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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
3617
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1851
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
III
Fineness:
0.75
Weight (gr):
0.8 gr
Weight (oz):
0.0257 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0193 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
14
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1851
Denomination:
3cS
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
5,447,400
Coinage Type:
Three cent silver
Coinage Years:
1851-1853
Composition:
0.75 silver; 0.25 copper
PCGS #:
3664
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Coin Value History
1851 3cS MS
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1851 3cS MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$26,500 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $19,500 | $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 |
1851 3CS MS64 PCGS. CDN: $410 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 5,447,400. ...
$439
1851 3CS AU58 NGC. NGC Census: 67 in 58, 1239 finer (1/26). CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 5,447,400. ...
$232
1851 3CS MS66+ NGC. NGC Census: 98 in 66 (12 in 66+, 2 in 66*), 19 finer (11/25). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66....
$1,440
1851 3CS MS65 PCGS. CDN: $575 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 5,447,400. ...
$1,200
1851 3CS MS62 PCGS. Mintage 5,447,400. ...
$312
1851 3CS MS67 PCGS....
$3,600
1851 3CS MS63 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. PCGS Population: (394/869). NGC Census: (252/728). CDN: $2...
$576
1851 3CS AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (72/1564). NGC Census: (21/1232). CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 5,44...
$264
1851 3CS XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (18/1274). PCGS Population: (17/1702). CDN: $85 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 5,447,...
$164
1851 3CS Repunched Date, FS-302, AU53 PCGS. (FS-001.5). PCGS Population: (1/9). NGC Census: (0/0). AU53. Mintage 5,447,400....
$228
1851 3CS Three Cent Silver Piece -- Obverse Die Break -- Fine 12 ANACS....
$109
1851 3cS NGC AU50
$185
1851 3cS NGC VF Details (Bent)
$65
1851 3cS PCGS UNC Details (Cleaned)
$113
1851 3cS PCGS F15
$61
1851 3cS NGC MS61
$230
1851 3cS PCGS VG-10
$45
1851 3cS PCGS VG Details (Bent)
$30
1851 3CS XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (18/1456). NGC Census: (9/1169). Mintage 5,447,400. ...
$94
1851 3cS NGC VF25
$49
3-Cent Silver 3cS Type 1, 1851-1853 MS [Type]
Worth: $27 – $22,000
1851-O 3cS MS
Worth: $35 – $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]
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]
Worth: $30 – $19,800
1859 3cS MS
Worth: $30 – $24,000
1860 3cS MS
Worth: $30 – $40,000
1861 3cS MS
Worth: $30 – $19,800
1862 3cS MS
Worth: $30 – $19,800
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