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This Civil War date Three Cent Silver boasts the highest mintage for its decade, with almost half a million coins struck. Only truly scarce at MS67 or finer. The 1861 is a fantastic type coin considering the affordability, stronger than usual strike, nice toning and quality luster.
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:
3628
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:
Business
Diameter:
14
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1861
Denomination:
3cS
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
497,000
Coinage Type:
Three cent silver
Coinage Years:
1859-1873
Composition:
0.9 silver; 0.1 copper
PCGS #:
3679
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Coin Value History
1861 3cS MS
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1861 3cS MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$24,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $21,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
1861 3CS MS62 PCGS. CDN: $360 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 497,000. ...
$403
1861 3CS AU55 PCGS. CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 497,000. ...
$256
1861 3CS MS66 PCGS. CDN: $1,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 497,000. ...
$1,769
1861 3CS MS65 PCGS. CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 497,000. ...
$1,020
1861 3CS MS67★ NGC....
$7,500
1861 3CS MS64 PCGS. Mintage 497,000. ...
$720
1861 3CS MS63 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. PCGS Population: (218/482). NGC Census: (125/427). CDN: $3...
$516
1861 3CS AU58 PCGS. Mintage 497,000. ...
$240
1861 3CS XF45 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (8/187). Mintage 497,000. ...
$228
1861 3CS AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (67/1135). Mintage 497,000. ...
$192
1861 3CS -- Whizzed -- ANACS. AU50 Details. Mintage 497,000....
$115
1861 3CS XF40 ANACS. Mintage 497,000. ...
$114
1861 3CS MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (36/645). PCGS Population: (20/788). CDN: $210 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 497,000...
$432
1861 3CS -- Cleaned -- ANACS. MS60 Details. Mintage 497,000....
$154
1861 3CS MS68 PCGS. ...
$21,600
1861 3CS Three Cent Silver Piece -- 180° Rotated Reverse -- VF35 PCGS. ...
$156
1861 3CS VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (8/865). PCGS Population: (3/1212). Mintage 497,000. From the Maumee Valley Collectio...
$55
1861 3CS VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (7/804). PCGS Population (1/957). Mintage: 497,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free N...
$96
1861 3CS -- Cleaning -- Genuine PCGS. This PCGS number ending in 92 suggests Cleaning as the reason, or perhaps one of the ...
$79
1861 3CS --Bent--NCS. VF Details. ...
$42
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
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
1862 3cS MS
Worth: $30 – $19,800
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