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The 1856 Proof Three Cent Silver is a very desirable rarity in the series with a mintage of merely 60 coins. Rare from MS60 through MS64. MS65 is very rare with higher end gems being extreme rarities. Cameo pieces are extremely difficult to locate as only a handful exist. 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 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:
3655
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1856
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:
1856
Denomination:
3cS
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Three cent silver
Coinage Years:
1854-1858
Composition:
0.9 silver; 0.1 copper
PCGS #:
3703
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Coin Value History
1856 3cS PR
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1856 3cS PR
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$43,000 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $36,000 | $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 |
3-Cent Silver 3cS Type 1, 1851-1853 PR [Type]
![3-Cent Silver 3cS Type 1, 1851-1853 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/20200815/254d9964-9488-433b-8df0-389914c4dd45.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $200,000 – $240,000
1851 3cS PR
Worth: $200,000 – $240,000
3-Cent Silver 3cS Type 2, 1854-1858 PR [Type]
![3-Cent Silver 3cS Type 2, 1854-1858 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/legendauctions_hibid_com_lot_47237878-0.20200717044549369.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $1,500 – $60,000
1854 3cS PR
Worth: $6,000 – $54,000
1855 3cS PR
Worth: $3,000 – $40,000
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]
![3-Cent Silver 3cS Type 3, 1859-1873 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/18663csPR.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
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
1864 3cS PR
Worth: $400 – $8,000
1856 3CS PR66 NGC. ...
$9,150
1856 3CS PR63 PCGS....
$7,500
1856 3CS PR65 NGC. ...
$8,400
3CS 1856 PCGS PR64 CAC
$9,694
1856 3CS --Scratched--NCS. Proof AU Details. NGC Census: (0/13). PCGS Population (0/18). (#3703)...
$460
1856 3CS PR66 PCGS Secure. CAC. ...
$22,325
1856 3cS PCGS Proof 63
$4,428
1856 3CS PR65 NGC. The Mint did not begin mass producing proof coinage for direct sale to the public until 1858. The proof ...
$9,000
1856 3CS PR64 PCGS. CAC. ...
$9,988
3CS 1856 PCGS PR66 CAC
$14,688
3CS 1856 PCGS PR65+ CAC
$14,688
1856 3CS PR64 NGC. NGC Census: (20/7). PCGS Population (12/6). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR6...
$4,994
1856 3CS PR66 NGC. ...
$21,738
1856 3CS PR65 PCGS. CAC. ...
$9,988
1856 3CS PR64 PCGS. ...
$5,462
1856 3CS PR66 NGC. ...
$18,400
1856 3CS PR65 PCGS. CAC. ...
$12,925
$8,338
3CS 1856 PCGS PR65 CAC EX TEXAS TRIMES
$14,688
1856 3CS PR64 PCGS. We do not know how many proof three cent silvers were produced in 1856, but Breen (1977) does speculate...
$7,762
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