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At a mintage of just 139,000, the 1855 is the lowest mintage across both type 1 and 2 Three Cent Silvers making it a much better date. Some scarcity begins in the AU range and continues through MS62. MS63 and MS64 are fairly scarce and gems are very rare. Pieces finer than MS65 are incredibly tough to locate, if at all.
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 II issues (1854-58) there are two frame lines 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:
3622
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1855
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:
Business
Diameter:
14
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1855
Denomination:
3cS
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
139,000
Coinage Type:
Three cent silver
Coinage Years:
1854-1858
Composition:
0.9 silver; 0.1 copper
PCGS #:
3671
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Coin Value History
1855 3cS MS
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1855 3cS MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$57,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $48,000 | $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 |
1855 3CS MS65 NGC. ...
$4,758
1855 3CS VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: 11 in 35, 273 finer (10/25). CDN: $165 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 139,000. ...
$252
1855 3CS MS64 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (8/11). Mintage 139,000. ...
$2,220
1855 3CS AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (24/144). Mintage 139,000. ...
$492
1855 3CS AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (15/166). NGC Census: (4/117). CDN: $420 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 139,000...
$456
1855 3CS MS62 PCGS. Ex: D. L. Hansen Collection. PCGS Population: (20/95 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (8/68 and 0/1+). CDN: $950 W...
$1,110
1855 3CS XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (11/141). PCGS Population: (28/233). CDN: $205 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 139,000...
$288
1855 3CS MS66 PCGS. ...
$7,500
1855 3CS VF20 ANACS. Mintage 139,000. ...
$192
1855 3CS XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (17/117). PCGS Population: (22/204). CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 139,000...
$312
1855 3CS MS67 PCGS. ...
$48,000
1855 3CS AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (26/179). NGC Census: (8/102). CDN: $375 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 139,000...
$336
1855 3CS VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (7/135). PCGS Population: (5/246). Mintage 139,000. ...
$156
1855 3CS MS63 PCGS. CAC. ...
$1,680
1855 3CS AU58 NGC. EX: The Maumee Valley Collection. NGC Census: (14/81). PCGS Population: (24/114). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid f...
$504
1855 3cS PCGS AU Details (Cleaned)
$101
1855 3CS MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (9/70). PCGS Population (0/108). Mintage: 139,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NG...
$564
1855 3CS VF25 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/108). PCGS Population (1/131). Mintage: 139,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $87. (#3671)...
$126
3CS 1855 PCGS MS65
$5,052
1855 3CS VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (3/155). PCGS Population: (7/262). CDN: $165 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 139,000. ...
$169
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
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
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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