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The 1869 over 8 (or 9) proof three-cent silver comes from a moderately low mintage for its series of 600 coins. Most were saved, leaving the issue readily available to collectors and relatively affordable. Nearly all known examples exhibit a slight repunching on the digit 9. Scarce only in gem condition. 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. The majority of known 1869 proof 3-cent silver pieces are of the over-date (assumed to be a 9 over 8) variety with a so-called narrow date punch. The non-overdate variety, with wide date punch, in far scarcer.
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:
3694
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1869
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
Variety:
Narrow Date
Coin Date:
1869/'8'
Denomination:
3cS
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
600
Coinage Type:
Three cent silver
Coinage Years:
1859-1873
Composition:
0.9 silver; 0.1 copper
PCGS #:
3719
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Coin Value History
1869/'8' 3cS Narrow Date PR
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1869/'8' 3cS Narrow Date PR
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR68 |
|
$21,500 | $1,234 |
| PR68 | - | $19,000 | $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]
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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
1869/'8' Silver Three-Cent Piece. Breen-2960. Proof-66 (PCGS). CAC.
$5,002
1869/'8' 3CS PR65 PCGS. Flynn-RPD-001. PCGS Population: (45/31 and 1/5+). Mintage 600....
$2,040
1869/'8' Silver Three-Cent Piece. Breen-2960. Proof-64 (PCGS).
$1,200
1869/'8' Silver Three-Cent Piece. Breen-2960. Proof-63 (PCGS). CAC. OGH Generation 1.2 Rattler.
$2,280
1869/'8' Silver Three-Cent Piece. Proof. Unc Details--Residue (PCGS).
$780
1869/'8' Silver Three-Cent Piece. Breen-2960. Proof-61 (NGC).
$1,320
1869/'8' Silver Three-Cent Piece. Breen-2960. Proof-62 (PCGS).
$1,320
1869 3CS PR67 PCGS. ...
$7,211
1869 3CS PR55 NGC. NGC Census: (1/154). PCGS Population (3/225). Mintage: 600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/P...
$558
1869 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Proof-60 (ANACS). OH.
$759
1869 3CS--Damaged--ANACS. AU Details, Net PR30....
$236
1869 PR 40--Damaged Cleaned-- ANACS. AU ...
$218
1869/'8' 3CS PR66+ PCGS. Flynn-RPD-001. ...
$3,172
1869/'8' Silver Three-Cent Piece. Breen-2960. Proof-65 (PCGS). CAC.
$2,280
1869 3CS PR64 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (52/67). PCGS Population: (82/62). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 60...
$1,081
1869 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Proof-63 (PCGS). OGH.
$1,320
1869/'8' Silver Three-Cent Piece. Proof. Unc Details--Environmental Damage (PCGS).
$840
1869 3CS PR61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/233). NGC Census: (3/156). CDN: $360 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR61. Mintage 600. ...
$690
1869 3CS PR62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (29/205). NGC Census: (11/145). CDN: $480 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR62. Mintage 600. ...
$690
1869 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Proof-67 (NGC).
$3,600
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