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Both the final year of issue of the Three Cent Silver Series and also the lowest mintage by far at just 1,000 coins struck. Rare in all grades with rarity escalating in the AU range. Mint State pieces are very rare especially in MS64. MS65 and finer would simply be considered extreme rarities. Many pieces appear proof-like and come with a very strong strike.
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:
3639
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:
Business
Diameter:
14
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1872
Denomination:
3cS
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,000
Coinage Type:
Three cent silver
Coinage Years:
1859-1873
Composition:
0.9 silver; 0.1 copper
PCGS #:
3693
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Coin Value History
1872 3cS MS
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1872 3cS MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$66,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $54,000 | $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
1852 3cS MS
Worth: $27 – $22,000
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
1872 3CS AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: 7 in 50, 51 finer (11/25). CDN: $2,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 1,000. ...
$2,684
1872 3CS MS66★ NGC. CAC. ...
$11,590
1872 3CS AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/41 and 0/4+). NGC Census: (0/37 and 0/2+). CDN: $2,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53...
$2,760
1872 3CS -- Cleaned -- ANACS. XF40 Details. Mintage 1,000....
$1,680
1872 3CS MS65 NGC. ...
$6,000
1872 3CS MS67+ NGC. CAC. ...
$21,600
1872 3CS MS62 PCGS. A boldly struck example, showing semireflective fields with no evidence of die lapping. Warm gold, lave...
$3,600
1872 3CS MS68 PCGS. CAC. ...
$57,600
1872 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Unc Details--Rim Damage (PCGS).
$2,880
1872 Silver Three-Cent Piece. MS-64 (NGC).
$4,680
3CS 1872 PCGS MS63
$3,642
1872 3CS MS61 PCGS. ...
$3,480
1872 3CS MS60 PCGS. ...
$3,600
1872 3CS AU55 NGC. ...
$1,265
1872 3CS XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/33). NGC Census: (0/36). Mintage: 1,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/...
$1,495
1872 3CS --Cleaned--ICG. AU58 Details. NGC Census: (0/34). PCGS Population (4/23). Mintage: 1,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for...
$1,495
1872 3CS AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population (4/37). NGC Census: (2/36). Mintage: 1,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/...
$2,540
3CS 1872 PCGS MS66+ CAC
$19,975
1872 3CS AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/38). NGC Census: (0/38). Mintage 1,000. ...
$2,585
1872 3CS XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/54). NGC Census: (0/39). CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 1,000. ...
$1,740
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