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Only the 1852 has a higher mintage making the 1853 a great type coin. Extremely common through MS65, with MS66 being slightly tougher to find. Only grades of MS67 or better would be considered scarce. The strike for this issue is less than impressive but Mint State examples provide incredible luster.
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:
3620
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1853
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:
1853
Denomination:
3cS
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
11,400,000
Coinage Type:
Three cent silver
Coinage Years:
1851-1853
Composition:
0.75 silver; 0.25 copper
PCGS #:
3667
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Coin Value History
1853 3cS MS
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1853 3cS MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$5,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $3,750 | $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 |
1853 3CS VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: 28 in 20, 1363 finer (1/26). CDN: $58 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 11,400,00...
$84
1853 3CS MS64 PCGS. CDN: $360 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 11,400,000. ...
$512
1853 3CS MS62 PCGS. CDN: $220 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 11,400,000. ...
$312
1853 3CS MS67 PCGS. Frosty, ivory-white luster adorns glistening, untouched surfaces on this Superb Gem rarity. Above-avera...
$3,840
1853 3CS MS65 CACG. Mintage 11,400,000....
$720
1853 3CS AU58 PCGS. Mintage 11,400,000. ...
$216
1853 3CS XF45 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (2/171). Mintage 11,400,000. ...
$204
1853 3CS MS66 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (32/17). Mintage 11,400,000. ...
$1,320
1853 3CS MS63 PCGS. Mintage 11,400,000. ...
$336
1853 3CS VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (36/891). PCGS Population: (29/1272). CDN: $59 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 11,400,...
$84
1853 3CS VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (29/1202). NGC Census: (25/836). CDN: $68 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 11,400...
$71
1853 3CS XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (46/1156). NGC Census: (22/814). CDN: $85 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 11,400...
$95
1853 3CS AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (91/933). NGC Census: (37/712). CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 11,400...
$186
1853 3CS AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (9/759). PCGS Population: (43/1047). CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 11,400,...
$180
1853 3CS MS60 PCGS. Gold CAC. PCGS Population: (7/809). NGC Census: (2/631). CDN: $175 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS60. Mintag...
$420
1853 3CS MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (21/788). NGC Census: (29/580). CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 11,400...
$312
1853 3CS Three Cent Silver -- Cud Die Break -- VF30 PCGS. From The Don Bonser Error Coin Collection Part III. ...
$264
1853 3CS AU53 NGC. Rich peach patina has added plum and blue overtones. Lightly rubbed but still luminous through the field...
$192
1853 3cS PCGS F12
$50
1853 3cS NGC VG-10 - No Reserve!
$41
3-Cent Silver 3cS Type 1, 1851-1853 MS [Type]
Worth: $27 – $22,000
1851 3cS MS
Worth: $27 – $22,000
1851-O 3cS MS
Worth: $35 – $26,400
1852 3cS MS
Worth: $27 – $22,000
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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