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The 1857 Three Cent Silver is a high mintage type coin issue with over a million coins struck. Common overall until MS64 where a slight hike in value is seen. MS65's are scarce and anything finer is actually very rare. Beware of weakness around the outside edges of the coins and the nearby devices as well as detracting clash-marks.
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 II issues (1854-58) there are two frame lines 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:
3624
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1857
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:
1857
Denomination:
3cS
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,042,000
Coinage Type:
Three cent silver
Coinage Years:
1854-1858
Composition:
0.9 silver; 0.1 copper
PCGS #:
3673
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Coin Value History
1857 3cS MS
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1857 3cS MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$21,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $17,500 | $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
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
1857 3CS XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: 22 in 45, 351 finer (7/26). CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 1,042,000...
$220
1857 Silver Three-Cent Piece. AU Details--Rim Damage (PCGS).
$109
1857 3CS MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (36/19). Mintage 1,042,000. ...
$1,980
1857 3CS MS66 PCGS. A conditionally scarce Premium Gem example, displaying deep turquoise-blue, olive-gold, green, and peac...
$4,080
1857 3CS MS64 NGC. CAC. CAC Population: (11/24). Mintage 1,042,000. ...
$1,680
1857 Silver Three-Cent Piece. AU-55 (CACG).
$480
1857 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Fine-12 (PCGS).
$144
1857 3CS AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (7/313). PCGS Population: (21/306). CDN: $185 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 1,042,00...
$186
1857 3CS AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (16/290). NGC Census: (9/301). CDN: $210 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 1,042,0...
$198
1857 3cS PCGS VF30
$70
1857 Silver Three-Cent Piece. MS-63 (PCGS).
$900
1857 3cS ANACS MS60 Details (Corroded - Cleaned)
$125
1857 3CS MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (48/185). NGC Census: (38/208). CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 1,042,...
$504
1857 3CS MS67+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$57,600
1857 3CS XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (21/330). NGC Census: (16/317). CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 1,042,...
$120
1857 Silver Three-Cent Piece. AU-58 (PCGS).
$264
1857 3CS MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (14/247). PCGS Population: (2/227). CDN: $350 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS61. Min...
$336
1857 3CS VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/336). NGC Census: (5/326). Mintage 1,042,000. ...
$89
1857 3cS NGC VF25
$55
1857 3cS NGC F15
$33
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