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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:
3703
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 #:
3723
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Coin Value History
1872 3cS PR
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1872 3cS PR
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$9,250 | $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 |
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
1872 3CS PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: 87 in 63, 209 finer (4/26). CDN: $840 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 950. ...
$1,007
1872 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Proof-64 (PCGS).
$1,800
1872 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Proof-66 (NGC).
$1,920
1872 3CS PR65 PCGS. CAC. Ex: Eliasberg. PCGS Population: (52/26). CAC Population: (19/15). Mintage 950.Ex: C.T. Whitman...
$4,920
1872 3CS PR62 NGC. NGC Census: (29/194). Mintage 950. ...
$720
1872 3CS PR61 NGC. NGC Census: (6/208). PCGS Population: (14/309). CDN: $540 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR61. Mintage 950. ...
$690
1872 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Proof. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$660
1872 3CS PR60 NGC. NGC Census: (2/210). PCGS Population: (2/319). CDN: $440 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR60. Mintage 950. ...
$504
1872 3CS PR55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/332 and 0/10+). NGC Census: (0/211 and 0/4+). Mintage 950. From The Toro Col...
$504
1872 3CS PR67 NGC. ...
$3,840
1872 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Proof-58 (PCGS).
$900
3CS 1872 PCGS PR68
$18,212
1872 3CS PR50 NGC. NGC Census: (1/201). PCGS Population: (0/286). Mintage 950. ...
$494
1872 3CS--Damaged, Bent, Cleaned--ANACS. XF Details, Net PR20. Semi-bright bluish-gray surfaces exhibit nice, relatively ev...
$253
1872 3CS PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (86/192). Mintage 950. ...
$1,140
1872 3CS PR64 PCGS. CDN: $1,050 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 950. ...
$1,342
1872 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Proof-66+ (PCGS). CAC.
$2,640
1872 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Proof-65 (PCGS).
$1,380
1872 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Proof-62 (NGC).
$780
1872 3CS PR61 ANACS. Mintage 950. ...
$660
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