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The 1862 Civil War era Three Cent Silver is extremely common. These coins are plentiful all the way through MS65. MS66 is slightly tougher to locate with only the MS67's and finer considered scarce. Beware of clash-marks for this issue as they become a major detraction from the overall look.
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:
3629
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1862
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:
1862
Denomination:
3cS
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
343,000
Coinage Type:
Three cent silver
Coinage Years:
1859-1873
Composition:
0.9 silver; 0.1 copper
PCGS #:
3680
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Coin Value History
1862 3cS MS
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1862 3cS MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$24,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $20,000 | $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 |
1862 3CS AU53 NGC. NGC Census: 22 in 53, 1257 finer (1/26). CDN: $185 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 343,000. ...
$238
1862 3CS AU58 PCGS. CDN: $230 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 343,000. ...
$293
1862 3CS MS66 NGC. CDN: $1,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 343,000. ...
$1,440
1862 3CS AU50 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 343,000. ...
$300
1862 3CS MS63 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. CDN: $360 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 343,000...
$660
1862 3CS MS65 NGC. CDN: $840 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 343,000. ...
$900
1862 3CS MS64 PCGS. CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 343,000. ...
$660
1862 3CS MS62 PCGS. Mintage 343,000. ...
$384
1862 3CS MS67+ PCGS. CAC....
$21,600
1862 3CS MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (58/992). PCGS Population: (31/1097). CDN: $210 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 343,00...
$264
1862 3CS AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (44/1139). PCGS Population: (95/1243). CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 343,0...
$216
1862 3CS -- Corroded -- ANACS. MS60 Details. Mintage 343,000....
$144
1862 3cS NGC XF45
$145
1862 3cS PCGS XF40
$173
1862 3CS MS68★ NGC. ...
$5,760
$80
$75
1862 3CS VG8--Corroded, Scratched--ANACS, Fine Details....
$18
1862 Fine12 ANACS. ...
$20
1862 3CS AU53 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 45 in 53, 1434 finer. CAC: 5 in 53, 263 finer (12/25). CDN: $185 Whsle. Bid for N...
$281
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
1861 3cS MS
Worth: $30 – $19,800
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