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With a higher mintage for the series, with 1,000 coins struck, this Proof Three Cent Silver Issue is a fantastic type coin. Common all the way through PR66 with just the finest gems in PR67 and PR68 being very rare as only a handful exist. Cameo pieces are far more difficult to locate in all grades and deep cameos are a rarity. Look for attractive toners as this series has many.
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:
3697
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1870
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:
1870
Denomination:
3cS
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,000
Coinage Type:
Three cent silver
Coinage Years:
1859-1873
Composition:
0.9 silver; 0.1 copper
PCGS #:
3721
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Coin Value History
1870 3cS PR
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1870 3cS PR
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR68 |
|
$20,500 | $1,234 |
| PR68 | - | $18,000 | $1,234 |
| PR67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
3-Cent Silver 3cS Type 1, 1851-1853 PR [Type]
![3-Cent Silver 3cS Type 1, 1851-1853 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/20200815/254d9964-9488-433b-8df0-389914c4dd45.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $200,000 – $240,000
1851 3cS PR
Worth: $200,000 – $240,000
3-Cent Silver 3cS Type 2, 1854-1858 PR [Type]
![3-Cent Silver 3cS Type 2, 1854-1858 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/legendauctions_hibid_com_lot_47237878-0.20200717044549369.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
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]
![3-Cent Silver 3cS Type 3, 1859-1873 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/18663csPR.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
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
1870 3CS PR67 NGC. ...
$4,392
1870 3CS PR63 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: 52 in 63, 169 finer. CAC: 4 in 63, 39 finer (11/25). CDN: $840 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
$1,050
1870 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Proof-62 (PCGS).
$750
1870 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Proof-64 (NGC).
$1,140
1870 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Proof-66+ (PCGS).
$4,320
3CS 1870 PCGS PR65 CAC
$1,704
1870 3CS PR61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (17/329). NGC Census: (5/221). CDN: $360 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR61. Mintage 1,000. ...
$780
1870 3CS PR58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/313). NGC Census: (3/220). Mintage 1,000. ...
$376
1870 3CS Proof Three Cent Silver -- Struck On A Damaged Blank Planchet -- ANACS. PR60 Details. ...
$317
1870 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Proof. Unc Details--Cleaning (PCGS).
$366
1870 3CS --Cleaned--ANACS. Proof, AU55 Details. NGC Census: (0/206). PCGS Population (1/266). Mintage: 1,000. Numismedia Wsl...
$218
1870 3CS --Scratched--ANACS. Net PR50. NGC Census: (0/205). PCGS Population (0/269). Mintage: 1,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price f...
$402
1870 3CS PR68 NGC. As of (4/07), the present lot is the single finest certified 1870 three cent silver. The PR68 grade sets...
$13,800
1870 3CS--Whizzed--ANACS. AU Details, Net PR40....
$299
1870 3CS PR67★ NGC....
$3,480
1870 3CS PR63 PCGS. Mintage 1,000. ...
$1,140
1870 3CS PR62 NGC. NGC Census: (21/215). Mintage 1,000. ...
$750
1870 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Proof-64 (PCGS).
$1,440
1870 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Proof-66 (PCGS).
$1,680
1870 3CS PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (35/23). NGC Census: (34/33). PR65. Mintage 1,000. From The Poulos Family Collec...
$1,320
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