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The 1856 Three Cent Silver is a high mintage type coin issue with nearly 1.5 million coins originally struck. Common overall until MS63 and MS64 where a slight uptick in value is seen. MS65's are scarce and anything finer is very rare. Beware of the rim and the devices near it, as they are usually softly struck.
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:
3623
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:
Business
Diameter:
14
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1856
Denomination:
3cS
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,458,000
Coinage Type:
Three cent silver
Coinage Years:
1854-1858
Composition:
0.9 silver; 0.1 copper
PCGS #:
3672
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Coin Value History
1856 3cS MS
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1856 3cS MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$43,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $36,000 | $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 |
1856 3CS XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: 51 in 45, 476 finer (11/25). CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 1,458,000...
$159
1856 3CS XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (27/518). Mintage 1,458,000. ...
$169
1856 3CS AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (26/438). Mintage 1,458,000. ...
$204
1856 3CS MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (77/206). Mintage 1,458,000. ...
$528
1856 3CS MS65 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (39/4). NGC Census: (19/7). CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 1,4...
$2,880
1856 3CS MS64 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (95/43). NGC Census: (102/26). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage ...
$1,500
1856 3CS VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (19/532). NGC Census: (8/365). CDN: $95 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 1,458,00...
$109
1856 3CS MS67 PCGS....
$37,200
1856 3CS AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (12/302). PCGS Population: (19/410). CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 1,458,0...
$180
1856 3CS MS60 ANACS. Mintage 1,458,000. ...
$408
1856 3CS MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (53/123). PCGS Population: (68/136). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 1,458,0...
$516
1856 3cS PCGS VF20
$80
1856 3CS AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (44/244). PCGS Population: (57/292). CDN: $225 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 1,458,0...
$264
3CS 1856 PCGS MS66 CAC
$9,400
1856 3CS Three Cent Silver -- Struck 15% Off Center -- AU55 PCGS. ...
$2,520
1856 3cS NGC VF25
$33
1856 3CS MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (16/218). PCGS Population (4/230). Mintage: 1,458,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fre...
$258
1856 3CS Fine 15 NGC. Significantly worn but pleasing for the grade with considerable luminosity remaining under rich peach...
$79
1856 3CS Fine12--Cleaned--ANACS, VF Details....
$39
1856 3CS XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (51/468). Mintage 1,458,000. ...
$198
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
1855 3cS MS
Worth: $45 – $48,000
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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