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With a mintage of 800 coins, the 1859 Proof Three Cent Silver is a better date for its type. It is more common up through PR63 but gains some scarcity in PR64 and PR65. PR66 and finer gems are considered very rare as there are notable value jumps following PR65. Cameo pieces are far more difficult to locate in all grades. 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:
3664
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1859
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:
1859
Denomination:
3cS
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
800
Coinage Type:
Three cent silver
Coinage Years:
1859-1873
Composition:
0.9 silver; 0.1 copper
PCGS #:
3708
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Coin Value History
1859 3cS PR
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1859 3cS PR
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$10,500 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $8,750 | $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 |
1859 3CS PR66 PCGS....
$3,120
1859 3CS PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (21/14). Mintage 800. ...
$1,560
1859 3CS PR64 PCGS....
$1,050
3CS 1859 PCGS PR63
$1,175
1859 3CS PR62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (36/155). NGC Census: (5/85). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS PR62. Min...
$600
1859 3CS PR67 PCGS. ...
$5,640
1859 3CS PR61 NGC. NGC Census: (1/93). PCGS Population (8/163). Mintage: 800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PC...
$411
1859 3CS PR66 NGC....
$2,880
1859 3CS PR65 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (25/10). NGC Census: (21/14). CDN: $1,750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 8...
$1,866
1859 3cS PCGS Proof 64
$925
1859 3CS PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (69/95 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (12/76 and 0/1+). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63...
$780
1859 3CS PR62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (35/150). NGC Census: (5/89). PR62. Mintage 800. ...
$504
1859 3CS PR66 PCGS....
$2,880
3CS 1859 NGC PR65
$1,762
1859 3CS PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (59/34). NGC Census: (40/35). CDN: $875 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 800. ...
$900
1859 3CS PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (69/95). NGC Census: (12/77). CDN: $640 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 800. ...
$840
1859 3CS PR62 PCGS. PCGS Population (30/131). NGC Census: (5/88). Mintage: 800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/...
$764
1859 3CS PR66 PCGS. ...
$3,000
1859 3CS PR65 PCGS. CAC. ...
$2,220
1859 3CS PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (58/34). NGC Census: (40/35). PR64. Mintage 800. ...
$800
3-Cent Silver 3cS Type 1, 1851-1853 PR [Type]
Worth: $200,000 – $240,000
1851 3cS PR
Worth: $200,000 – $240,000
3-Cent Silver 3cS Type 2, 1854-1858 PR [Type]
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]
Worth: $400 – $17,000
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
1864 3cS PR
Worth: $400 – $8,000
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