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The 1861 Proof Three Cent Silver is a popular Civil War date in the series with a mintage of 1,000 coins. It is more common up through PR64 but gains some scarcity in PR65. PR66 and finer gems are considered very rare as there are significant increases in value following PR65. Cameo pieces are far more difficult to locate in all grades. Look for attractive toners as there are many in this 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:
3671
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1861
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:
1861
Denomination:
3cS
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,000
Coinage Type:
Three cent silver
Coinage Years:
1859-1873
Composition:
0.9 silver; 0.1 copper
PCGS #:
83710
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Coin Value History
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1861 3CS PR64 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (3/7). ...
$1,920
1861 3CS PR67 Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$26,400
1861 3CS PR65 Cameo NGC. ...
$1,560
1861 3CS PR62 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (1/3). PCGS Population (0/13). (#83710)...
$374
1861 3CS PR64 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (3/6). PCGS Population: (19/4). PR64. ...
$1,320
1861 3CS PR65 Cameo NGC. ...
$2,300
1861 3CS PR62 Cameo NGC. This flashy specimen has light gold toning and delicately frosted devices. The fields have a few f...
$434
1861 3CS PR64 Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (19/2). NGC Census: (4/3). PR64. ...
$1,860
1861 3CS PR65 Cameo NGC. This intricately struck Gem has glassy fields and lightly frosted devices. Both sides exhibit deli...
$2,530
1861 3CS PR64 Cameo NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (4/3). PCGS Population: (17/4). PR64. ...
$1,140
1861 3CS PR65 Cameo PCGS. Boldly struck with deep, ...
$3,335
3CS 1861 PCGS PR64 CAM CAC
$1,469
1861 3CS PR64 Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (16/4). NGC Census: (4/4). PR64. From The William Rehwald Proof S...
$3,360
1861 3CS PR64 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (14/4). NGC Census: (4/3). CDN: $940 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS PR64. ...
$1,620
1861 3CS PR64 Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$1,292
3CS 1861 PCGS PR64 CAM CAC
$1,175
1861 3CS PR64 Cameo NGC. ...
$1,146
1861 3CS PR64 Cameo NGC. ...
$1,762
1861 3CS PR64 Cameo PCGS. ...
$949
1861 3CS PR64 Cameo PCGS. ...
$920
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
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
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