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With a higher mintage for the series of 960 coins, this Proof Three Cent Silver Issue is an ideal type coin. Common all the way through PR66, with just the finest gems in PR67. PR68 is very rare as only very few exist. Cameo pieces are far more difficult to locate in all grades and deep cameos are a rarity. Look for attractive toners as they are abundant for 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 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:
3700
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1871
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:
1871
Denomination:
3cS
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
960
Coinage Type:
Three cent silver
Coinage Years:
1859-1873
Composition:
0.9 silver; 0.1 copper
PCGS #:
3722
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Coin Value History
1871 3cS PR
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1871 3cS PR
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$9,500 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $7,500 | $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 |
| 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 |
1871 3CS PR64 PCGS. CDN: $1,050 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 960. ...
$1,342
1871 3CS PR66 NGC. NGC Census: (22/12). Mintage 960. ...
$2,040
1871 3CS PR62 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 960. ...
$852
1871 3CS PR67 PCGS. CAC....
$5,280
1871 3CS PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (90/202). NGC Census: (48/127). CDN: $840 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 960. ...
$810
1871 3CS PR61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (17/339). NGC Census: (11/189). CDN: $360 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR61. Mintage 960. ...
$540
1871 3CS PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (49/34). NGC Census: (33/27). CDN: $1,050 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 960. ...
$1,110
1871 3CS PR58 ANACS. NGC Census: (1/182). PCGS Population (2/299). Mintage: 960. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC...
$306
1871 3CS --Bent--ICG. PR60 Details. NGC Census: (1/179). PCGS Population (5/279). Mintage: 960. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NG...
$402
1871 3CS PR55 ANACS....
$282
1871 PR 45 ANACS. ...
$282
1871 3CS PR64 NGC. Mintage 960. ...
$1,200
1871 3CS PR66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (35/6 and 2/1+). NGC Census: (20/9 and 0/0+). CDN: $1,550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66...
$1,560
1871 3CS PR62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (55/288). NGC Census: (21/171). CDN: $660 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR62. Mintage 960. ...
$780
1871 3CS PR67 PCGS....
$8,400
1871 3cS PCGS/CAC Proof 63
$975
1871 3CS PR61 PCGS. PCGS Population (16/313). NGC Census: (8/184). Mintage: 960. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC...
$494
3CS 1871 PCGS PR65 CAC
$1,645
1871 3CS PR58 ANACS. NGC Census: (1/166). PCGS Population (1/265). Mintage: 960. (#3722)...
$460
1871 3CN --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. Proof. NGC Census: (0/290). PCGS Population (0/296). Mintage: 960. Numismedia Wsl. Price...
$374
3-Cent Silver 3cS Type 1, 1851-1853 PR [Type]
Worth: $200,000 – $240,000
1851 3cS PR
Worth: $200,000 – $240,000
3-Cent Silver 3cS Type 2, 1854-1858 PR [Type]
Worth: $1,500 – $60,000
1854 3cS PR
Worth: $6,000 – $54,000
1855 3cS PR
Worth: $3,000 – $40,000
1856 3cS PR
Worth: $2,000 – $36,000
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]
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
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