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1857 3cS

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
PR60 $2,250.00
PR61 $2,450.00
PR62 $2,880.00
PR63 $3,440.00
PR64 $5,000.00
PR65 $11,200.00
PR66 $19,200.00
PR67 $30,000.00
PR60 CAC $2,700.00
PR61 CAC $2,940.00
PR62 CAC $3,450.00
PR63 CAC $4,120.00
PR64 CAC $6,000.00
PR65 CAC $13,000.00
PR66 CAC $23,000.00
PR67 CAC $36,000.00

Apr Data

47 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1857 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Proof-65 (PCGS). 65 Stacks Bowers 7,200 06/18/2024
    1857 3CS PR65 NGC. The proof 1857 three cent silver comes from a small, unrecorded mintage. This scarce Gem example display 65 HA 7,200 03/21/2022
    1857 3CS PR66 PCGS. CAC. 66 HA 43,200 04/23/2021
    3CS 1857 PCGS PR64 CAC 64 Legend 5,522 02/25/2021
    1857 3CS PR65 PCGS. CAC. 65 HA 7,200 08/14/2019
    1857 3CS PR65 PCGS. CAC. 65 HA 7,800 04/25/2019
    1857 3CS PR64 PCGS. 64 HA 3,360 01/10/2019
    1857 3cS PCGS Proof 62 62 David Lawrence Rare Coins 2,550 01/15/2018
    1857 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Proof-65 (NGC). 65 Stacks Bowers 6,169 08/01/2017
    1857 3CS PR66 PCGS. 66 HA 17,038 06/11/2017
    1857 3CS PR66 PCGS. 66 HA 12,925 09/11/2016
    1857 3CS PR64 PCGS. 64 HA 4,230 10/28/2015
    3CS 1857 PCGS PR65 CAC EX TEXAS TRIMES 65 Legend 11,750 12/18/2014
    1857 3CS PR66 NGC. CAC. 66 HA 15,862 06/23/2014
    1857 3cS PR 65 Ira & Larry Goldberg 9,440 06/01/2014
    1857 3cS PR 65 Ira & Larry Goldberg 11,505 06/01/2014
    1857 3CS PR64 PCGS. 64 HA 3,819 04/27/2014
    1857 3CS PR62 PCGS. 62 HA 2,506 02/05/2014
    1857 3CS PR65 NGC. 65 HA 8,225 09/29/2013
    1857 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Proof-62 (PCGS). CAC. 62 Stacks Bowers 2,789 08/14/2013
    1857 3CS PR65 NGC. 65 HA 7,050 06/09/2013
    1857 3CS PR65 PCGS. CAC. 65 HA 11,162 04/28/2013
    1857 3CS PR65 NGC. 65 HA 10,575 01/14/2013
    1857 3CS Three Cent Silver PR65 NGC. 65 HA 7,050 01/14/2013
    1857 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Proof-64 (PCGS). 64 Stacks Bowers 3,986 11/14/2012
    1857 3CS PR65 PCGS. CAC. 65 HA 16,100 08/14/2011
    1857 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Proof-64 (PCGS). CAC. OGH. 64 Stacks Bowers 5,951 03/30/2011
    1857 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Proof-65 (NGC). 65 Stacks Bowers 8,266 03/30/2011
    1857 3CS PR64 PCGS. 64 HA 3,450 03/20/2011
    1857 3CS PR66 NGC. 66 HA 8,740 10/24/2009
    1857 3CS PR64 NGC. 64 HA 3,451 08/02/2009
    1857 3CS PR64 NGC. NGC Census: (7/19). PCGS Population (20/8). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $4,275. (# 64 HA 4,025 01/11/2009
    1857 3cS PR 64 Scotsman 9,200 10/17/2008
    1857 3CS PR65 NGC. 65 HA 7,475 08/03/2008
    1857 3CS PR65 NGC. 65 HA 8,338 08/12/2007
    1857 3CS PR64 NGC. The exact mintage of proofs is not known, but it is estimated that perhaps 75 pieces were initially stru 64 HA 3,968 01/06/2007
    1857 3CS PR64 PCGS. With a low 1 in the date that just misses touching the rim and numerous striations slanting in a diagon 64 HA 4,312 06/03/2006
    1857 3cS PR 65 Superior 7,475 02/05/2006
    1857 3CS PR65 NGC. If you are searching for trimes that combine the dual attributes of rarity and beauty, your search stops 65 HA 13,800 01/28/2006
    1857 3cS PCGS Proof 64 64 David Lawrence Rare Coins 4,485 11/28/2004
    1857 3cS PR 66 American Numismatic Rarities 10,350 10/11/2004
    1857 3cS NGC Proof 65 65 David Lawrence Rare Coins 7,475 07/22/2004
    1857 3cS PR 64 Stacks Bowers 3,910 06/23/2004
    1857 3CS PR65 PCGS. The 1857 is the final proof issue 65 HA 8,050 09/28/2002
    1857 3CS 64 HA 4,255 04/05/2001
    1857 3CS 62 HA 2,990 10/06/2000
    1857 3CS 64 HA 2,310 08/17/1996
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      NNP Encyclopedia data is provided in cooperation with Whitman Brands, based on catalog data organized by the Greysheet Identification System (GSID).

      Entry Details

      PCGS Number: 3704
      Coin Date: 1857
      Denomination (Short): 3cS
      Denomination (Long): 3-Cent Silver
      Desg: PR
      Composition: 0.9 silver; 0.1 copper
      Strike Type: Proof
      Coinage Type: Three cent silver
      Coinage Years: 1854-1858
      Mint Location: Philadelphia
      Diameter: 14
      Fineness: 0.9
      Weight (Grams): 0.75
      Weight (Ounces): 0.02646
      Designer: James B. Longacre
      Edge: Plain
      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.
      General Notes: The 1857 Proof Three Cent Silver is a very desirable rarity in the series with a mintage of just 100 coins. Scarce from MS60 through MS63. MS64 and MS65 are rare with higher end gems being very rare. Cameo pieces are extremely difficult to locate as only a handful exist. Look for attractive toners as this series is full of them.
      PCGS #: 3704
      NGC ID: 27C4
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