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1859 3cS

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
PR60 $650.00
PR61 $702.00
PR62 $858.00
PR63 $1,080.00
PR64 $1,310.00
PR65 $2,000.00
PR66 $3,750.00
PR67 $8,750.00
PR60 CAC $780.00
PR61 CAC $842.00
PR62 CAC $1,010.00
PR63 CAC $1,260.00
PR64 CAC $1,580.00
PR65 CAC $2,310.00
PR66 CAC $4,500.00
PR67 CAC $10,500.00

Apr Data

131 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1859 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Proof-66 (PCGS). 66 Stacks Bowers 3,840 11/19/2024
    1859 3CS PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (21/14). Mintage 800. 65 HA 1,560 08/18/2024
    1859 3CS PR64 PCGS. 64 HA 1,050 05/08/2024
    1859 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Proof-64 (PCGS). 64 Stacks Bowers 1,440 03/27/2024
    1859 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Proof-66 (NGC). 66 Stacks Bowers 4,800 03/27/2024
    1859 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Proof. Genuine--Filed Rims (PCGS). 0 Stacks Bowers 432 11/21/2023
    1859 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Proof-63 (PCGS). 63 Stacks Bowers 1,020 09/20/2023
    1859 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Proof-63 (PCGS). 63 Stacks Bowers 810 08/23/2023
    1859 3CS PR66 PCGS. 66 HA 2,880 07/21/2023
    1859 3CS PR65 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (25/10). NGC Census: (21/14). CDN: $1,750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 8 65 HA 1,866 05/07/2023
    1859 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Proof. Unc Details--Bent (PCGS). 0 Stacks Bowers 504 04/12/2023
    1859 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Proof-63 (PCGS). 63 Stacks Bowers 1,140 03/28/2023
    1859 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Proof-62 (NGC). 62 Stacks Bowers 810 03/28/2023
    1859 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Proof. Unc Details--Bent (PCGS). 0 Stacks Bowers 552 02/15/2023
    1859 3CS PR66 PCGS. 66 HA 3,000 01/11/2023
    3CS 1859 PCGS PR63 63 Legend 1,175 12/11/2022
    3CS 1859 NGC PR65 65 Legend 1,762 05/26/2022
    1859 3CS PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (69/95 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (12/76 and 0/1+). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63 63 HA 780 05/24/2022
    1859 3CS PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (69/95). NGC Census: (12/77). CDN: $640 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 800. 63 HA 840 03/21/2022
    1859 3CS PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (69/95). NGC Census: (12/77). CDN: $640 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 800. 63 HA 1,020 02/08/2022
    1859 3CS PR66 NGC. Concentric mint-green, ocean-blue, violet, and sun-gold toning engulfs each side of this Premium Gem pro 66 HA 2,880 01/31/2022
    1859 3CS PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (68/95 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (12/76 and 0/1+). CDN: $640 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63 63 HA 780 10/04/2021
    1859 3CS PR65 PCGS. CAC. 65 HA 2,220 04/23/2021
    1859 3CS PR66 NGC. 66 HA 2,640 04/22/2021
    1859 3cS PCGS Proof 64 64 David Lawrence Rare Coins 925 04/12/2021
    1859 3CS PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (66/93). NGC Census: (12/75). CDN: $640 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 800. 63 HA 661 10/20/2020
    1859 3CS PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (59/34). NGC Census: (40/35). CDN: $875 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 800. 64 HA 900 05/19/2020
    1859 3CS PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (58/34). NGC Census: (40/35). PR64. Mintage 800. 64 HA 800 01/12/2020
    1859 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Proof-65 (PCGS). 65 Stacks Bowers 2,640 08/13/2019
    1859 3CS PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (67/91). NGC Census: (12/73). PR63. Mintage 800. 63 HA 600 04/02/2019
    1859 3CS PR64 PCGS Secure. CAC. PCGS Population: (59/32 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (39/34 and 1/0+). CDN: $940 Whsle. Bid for p 64 HA 840 11/11/2018
    1859 3CS PR62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (36/155). NGC Census: (5/85). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS PR62. Min 62 HA 600 09/09/2018
    1859 3CS PR66 PCGS Secure. 66 HA 5,040 06/14/2018
    1859 3CS PR66 PCGS. 66 HA 4,080 02/22/2018
    1859 3CS PR64 NGC. CAC. 64 HA 1,560 02/22/2018
    1859 3CS PR62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (35/150). NGC Census: (5/89). PR62. Mintage 800. 62 HA 504 01/07/2018
    1859 3CS PR65 NGC. 65 HA 1,320 01/04/2018
    1859 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Proof-65 (PCGS). CAC. 65 Stacks Bowers 3,525 08/01/2017
    1859 3CS PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population (55/29). NGC Census: (40/35). Mintage: 800. CDN Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS co 64 HA 940 09/11/2016
    3CS 1859 PCGS PR65 CAC 65 Legend 1,200 06/28/2016
    1859 3CS PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population (56/28). NGC Census: (41/34). Mintage: 800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/ 64 HA 999 06/12/2016
    1859 3CS PR65 PCGS. 65 HA 1,410 05/01/2016
    1859 3CS PR66 NGC. 66 HA 1,594 05/01/2016
    1859 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Proof-65 (PCGS). CAC. 65 Stacks Bowers 1,410 04/01/2016
    3CS 1859 PCGS PR65 CAC EX ELIASBERG 65 Legend 3,642 02/18/2016
    1859 3CS PR64 PCGS. 64 HA 940 01/11/2016
    1859 3CS PR64+ NGC. 64 HA 881 12/06/2015
    1859 3CS PR64 PCGS. CAC. 64 HA 3,290 10/28/2015
    1859 3CS PR65 PCGS. CAC. 65 HA 1,645 10/28/2015
    1859 3CS PR66 NGC. 66 HA 1,880 09/20/2015
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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: 3708
      Coin Date: 1859
      Denomination (Short): 3cS
      Denomination (Long): 3-Cent Silver
      Desg: PR
      Composition: 0.9 silver; 0.1 copper
      Mintage: 800
      Strike Type: Proof
      Coinage Type: Three cent silver
      Coinage Years: 1859-1873
      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 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.
      General Notes: With a mintage of 800 coins, the 1859 Proof Three Cent Silver is a better date for its type. It is more common up through PR63 but gains some scarcity in PR64 and PR65. PR66 and finer gems are considered very rare as there are notable value jumps following PR65. Cameo pieces are far more difficult to locate in all grades. Look for attractive toners as this series has many.
      PCGS #: 3708
      NGC ID: 27C6
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