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The Type 3 Proof 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 varieties and toned type coins 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:
79404
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:
Proof
Diameter:
14
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Type 3
Variety 2:
1859-1873
Coin Date:
3-Cent Silver
Denomination:
3cS
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Three cent silver
Coinage Years:
1859-1873
Composition:
0.9 silver; 0.1 copper
PCGS #:
83707
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Coin Value History
3-Cent Silver 3cS Type 3, 1859-1873 PR CAM [Type]
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3-Cent Silver 3cS Type 3, 1859-1873 PR CAM [Type]
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR68 |
|
$38,500 | $1,234 |
| PR68 | - | $31,000 | $1,234 |
| PR67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
1869/'8' 3CS PR63 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: 2 in 63 Cameo, 25 finer (12/25). Mintage 600. ...
$1,830
1873 3CS Closed 3 PR64 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: 23 in 64 Cameo, 37 finer (12/25). ...
$2,318
1868 3CS PR65 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/29). ...
$1,680
1871 3CS PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC....
$3,600
1862 3CS PR62 Cameo ANACS. ...
$690
1871 3CS PR67 Cameo NGC....
$4,800
1865 3CS PR68 Cameo NGC. ...
$18,000
1873 3CS PR61 Cameo NGC. ...
$1,292
1870 3CS --Bent--NCS. Proof. Essentially brilliant in the central area with wisps and tinges of golden-brown and electric bl...
$460
1873 3CS Closed 3--Stained--NCS. Proof. Pale golden-gray toning with attractive cameo contrast. Most design features are sh...
$1,150
1866 3CS Three Cent Silver -- Obverse Struck Through -- PR63 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (4/40). Mintage 725....
$1,213
1873 3CS Closed 3 PR64 Cameo PCGS. CAC....
$2,520
1873 3CS Closed 3 PR65 Cameo PCGS....
$3,120
1868 3CS PR66+ Cameo PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (9/2). ...
$7,800
1868 3CS PR62 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/56). NGC Census: (1/22). PR62. ...
$660
1872 3CS PR67 Cameo NGC....
$4,440
1872 3CS PR68 Cameo PCGS. ...
$31,200
1862 3CS PR63 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (2/8). ...
$930
1861 3CS PR64 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (3/7). ...
$1,920
1860 3CS PR65 Cameo NGC....
$3,480
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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