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At a mintage of over 18.6 million, the 1852 is the highest for the Three Cent Silver Series making it the ultimate type coin. Extremely common through MS65, with MS66 being slightly tougher to find. Only MS67's and better would be considered scarce.
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 I issues (1851-53) there is no 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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
3618
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1852
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
III
Fineness:
0.75
Weight (gr):
0.8 gr
Weight (oz):
0.0257 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0193 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
14
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1852
Denomination:
3cS
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
18,663,500
Coinage Type:
Three cent silver
Coinage Years:
1851-1853
Composition:
0.75 silver; 0.25 copper
PCGS #:
3666
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Coin Value History
1852 3cS MS
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1852 3cS MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$26,500 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $19,500 | $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 |
3-Cent Silver 3cS Type 1, 1851-1853 MS [Type]
![3-Cent Silver 3cS Type 1, 1851-1853 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/18523cs.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $27 – $22,000
1851 3cS MS
Worth: $27 – $22,000
1851-O 3cS MS
Worth: $45 – $26,400
1853 3cS MS
Worth: $27 – $4,000
3-Cent Silver 3cS Type 2, 1854-1858 MS [Type]
![3-Cent Silver 3cS Type 2, 1854-1858 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/18543cs.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
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]
![3-Cent Silver 3cS Type 3, 1859-1872 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/134xxx/2918ff23-1d6d-4f34-9c9c-218c2c9c3fd4.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $34 – $21,600
1859 3cS MS
Worth: $34 – $24,000
1860 3cS MS
Worth: $34 – $40,000
1861 3cS MS
Worth: $34 – $21,600
1862 3cS MS
Worth: $34 – $21,600
1852 3CS MS63 PCGS. CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 18,663,500. ...
$392
1852 3CS AU55 PCGS. CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 18,663,500. ...
$268
1852 Silver Three-Cent Piece. AU Details--Cleaned (CACG).
$244
1852 3CS XF45 NGC. NGC Census: 39 in 45, 1604 finer (3/26). CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 18,663,500. ...
$149
1852 3CS MS64 PCGS. CDN: $360 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 18,663,500. ...
$512
1852 3CS MS65 PCGS. CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 18,663,500. ...
$671
1852 3CS MS66 PCGS. CAC. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. CAC: 41 in 66, 16 finer (3/26). CDN: $850 Whsle. Bid ...
$3,050
1852 3CS -- Scratched -- ANACS Details. AU50 Details. Mintage 18,663,500. ...
$74
1852 3CS AU58 PCGS. CDN: $165 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 18,663,500. ...
$257
1852 3CS MS62 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. CDN: $220 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 18,663,5...
$360
1852 3CS XF40 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 18,663,500. ...
$104
1852 Silver Three-Cent Piece. MS-67 (NGC).
$2,880
1852 Silver Three-Cent Piece. AU-53 (PCGS).
$192
1852 3CS Date Repunched Over Inverted Date, FS-301, VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/4). NGC Census: (0/1). VG10. Mintage 18,...
$384
1852 3CS Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, MS61 PCGS. (FS-002.5). PCGS Population: (1/4). NGC Census: (0/1). MS61. Mintage 18,66...
$432
1852 3CS VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (22/2004). NGC Census: (29/1532). CDN: $68 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 18,66...
$129
1852 3cS PCGS VF Details (Cleaned)
$70
1852 3CS MS68 PCGS. ...
$16,200
1852 3cS PCGS VF30
$43
1852 3cS NGC VF25
$46
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