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Like the 1871, this Proof Three Cent Silver Issue had a mintage of 960 coins and is also an excellent type coin. It is also common through PR66 with only the finest gems in PR67. PR68 is very rare as only a few still in existence. Cameo pieces are extremely difficult to locate in all grades and deep cameos are a rarity. Look for attractive toners as this series is full of them.
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:
3704
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1872
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:
1872
Denomination:
3cS
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
950
Coinage Type:
Three cent silver
Coinage Years:
1859-1873
Composition:
0.9 silver; 0.1 copper
PCGS #:
83723
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1872 3CS PR65 Cameo PCGS. CAC....
$1,980
1872 3CS PR67 Cameo NGC....
$4,440
1872 3CS PR63 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/51). NGC Census: (4/25). PR63. ...
$990
1872 3CS PR68 Cameo PCGS. ...
$31,200
1872 3CS PR66 Cameo PCGS. ...
$4,080
1872 3CS PR62 Cameo NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (0/21). PCGS Population: (1/50). CDN: $480 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS P...
$840
1872 3CS PR64 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (20/23). NGC Census: (8/11). CDN: $940 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS PR64...
$1,020
1872 3cS PCGS Proof 65 CAM
$1,650
3CS 1872 PCGS PR67 CAM CAC
$9,400
3CS 1872 PCGS PR63 CAM GOLD CAC
$1,880
1872 3CS PR66 Cameo PCGS. ...
$2,760
1872 3CS PR62 Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (1/26). NGC Census: (0/17). (#83723)...
$920
1872 3CS PR64 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (20/22). NGC Census: (8/11). CDN: $940 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS PR64...
$1,410
1872 3CS PR65 Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$1,528
1872 3CS PR67 Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$11,750
1872 3CS PR63 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/52 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (3/21 and 0/1+). PR63. ...
$870
3CS 1872 PCGS PR66+ CAM CAC
$7,638
1872 3CS PR64 Cameo PCGS. ...
$1,058
1872 3CS PR65 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (5/6). PCGS Population (9/11). ...
$1,645
1872 3CS PR67 Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$12,925
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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