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1861 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 $2,500.00
PR66 $4,380.00
PR67 $10,600.00
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 $3,000.00
PR66 CAC $5,250.00
PR67 CAC $12,200.00

Apr Data

103 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1861 3CS PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (23/8). PCGS Population: (27/14). CDN: $2,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 1,000. 65 HA 2,652 05/12/2024
    1861 3CS PR62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (25/122 and 0/7+). NGC Census: (8/79 and 0/0+). CDN: $660 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR62 62 HA 780 04/09/2024
    1861 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Proof-62 (PCGS). 62 Stacks Bowers 810 04/02/2024
    1861 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Proof-64 (PCGS). CAC. 64 Stacks Bowers 2,160 03/27/2024
    1861 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Proof-64 (PCGS). 64 Stacks Bowers 1,140 03/06/2024
    1861 3CS PR64+ PCGS. PCGS Population: (51/39 and 3/4+). NGC Census: (27/30 and 0/0+). CDN: $1,050 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS P 64 HA 1,320 11/21/2023
    1861 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Proof-63 (PCGS). 63 Stacks Bowers 840 08/23/2023
    1861 3CS PR66 NGC. 66 HA 3,601 07/21/2023
    1861 3CS PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (26/12 and 1/3+). NGC Census: (20/8 and 0/0+). CDN: $2,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR6 65 HA 1,920 05/07/2023
    1861 3CS PR66 PCGS. 66 HA 3,360 05/04/2023
    1861 3CS PR66 PCGS. CAC. 66 HA 5,640 02/09/2023
    1861 3CS PR65 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (26/12). NGC Census: (19/7). CDN: $2,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 1, 65 HA 2,400 10/09/2022
    1861 3CS PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (52/37). NGC Census: (25/28). CDN: $825 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 1,000. 64 HA 1,020 03/21/2022
    1861 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Proof-64 (PCGS). CAC. 64 Stacks Bowers 1,800 11/29/2021
    3CS 1861 PCGS PR66+ CAC 66 Legend 7,344 05/27/2021
    1861 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Proof-65 (PCGS). 65 Stacks Bowers 1,860 03/25/2021
    1861 3cS PCGS Proof 64 64 David Lawrence Rare Coins 825 05/04/2020
    1861 3CS PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (17/9). PCGS Population: (23/11). CDN: $2,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 1,000. 65 HA 1,560 04/26/2020
    1861 3CS PR64 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (50/35). NGC Census: (25/26). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 1,0 64 HA 960 02/25/2020
    1861 3CS PR65 PCGS. CAC. 65 HA 1,380 01/08/2020
    1861 3CS PR64+ PCGS. PCGS Population: (50/33 and 2/4+). NGC Census: (26/26 and 0/0+). PR64. Mintage 1,000. 64 HA 1,140 12/07/2019
    1861 3CS PR66 PCGS Gold Shield. 66 HA 2,880 01/31/2019
    1861 3CS PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (28/82). NGC Census: (20/51). PR63. Mintage 1,000. From The Indian Collection. 63 HA 720 12/14/2018
    3CS 1861 PCGS PR65 CAC 65 Legend 2,530 05/24/2018
    1861 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Proof-66 (NGC). 66 Stacks Bowers 3,600 03/22/2018
    1861 3CS PR64 NGC. NGC Census: (26/24). PCGS Population: (49/32). PR64. Mintage 1,000. From The E.B. Strickland Colle 64 HA 840 01/07/2018
    1861 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Proof-65+ (PCGS). 65 Stacks Bowers 4,230 08/01/2017
    1861 3CS PR65 PCGS. CAC. 65 HA 2,350 06/11/2017
    1861 3CS PR64+ PCGS. CAC. 64 HA 1,116 02/19/2017
    3CS 1861 PCGS PR67 CAC 67 Legend 15,275 09/29/2016
    1861 3CS PR66 PCGS. CAC. 66 HA 5,405 06/12/2016
    3CS 1861 PCGS PR66 CAC 66 Legend 2,585 02/18/2016
    1861 3CS PR65 NGC. 65 HA 1,410 01/11/2016
    1861 3CS PR64 PCGS. CAC. 64 HA 1,410 10/28/2015
    1861 3CS PR66 PCGS. 66 HA 2,351 09/20/2015
    1861 3CS PR66 PCGS. 66 HA 3,055 06/07/2015
    3CS 1861 PCGS PR67 CAC EX LITTLE SILVER 67 Legend 10,869 02/19/2015
    1861 3CS PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (15/10). PCGS Population (20/9). Mintage: 1,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/ 65 HA 1,175 01/12/2015
    1861 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Proof-66 (NGC). 66 Stacks Bowers 2,115 10/30/2014
    1861 3CS PR68 NGC. 68 HA 13,512 10/27/2014
    1861 3CS PR66 PCGS. CAC. 66 HA 4,406 06/08/2014
    1861 3CS PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population (20/8). NGC Census: (15/10). Mintage: 1,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC 65 HA 1,410 04/27/2014
    1861 3CS PR66 PCGS. CAC. 66 HA 4,406 11/03/2013
    1861 3CS PR65 PCGS. CAC. 65 HA 1,410 06/09/2013
    1861 3CS PR65 NGC. 65 HA 1,292 03/24/2013
    1861 3CS PR63 PCGS. Gold CAC. PCGS Population (28/75). NGC Census: (23/58). Mintage: 1,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for probl 63 HA 881 01/14/2013
    1861 3CS PR65 NGC. 65 HA 1,292 01/14/2013
    1861 3CS PR65 NGC. 65 HA 4,553 01/14/2013
    1861 3CS PR62 NGC. NGC Census: (7/81). PCGS Population (15/103). Mintage: 1,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC 62 HA 411 01/14/2013
    1861 3CS PR61 PCGS. PCGS Population (3/118). NGC Census: (1/88). Mintage: 1,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC 61 HA 382 12/02/2012
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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: 3710
      Coin Date: 1861
      Denomination (Short): 3cS
      Denomination (Long): 3-Cent Silver
      Desg: PR
      Composition: 0.9 silver; 0.1 copper
      Mintage: 1,000
      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: The 1861 Proof Three Cent Silver is a popular Civil War date in the series with a mintage of 1,000 coins. It is more common up through PR64 but gains some scarcity in PR65. PR66 and finer gems are considered very rare as there are significant increases in value following PR65. Cameo pieces are far more difficult to locate in all grades. Look for attractive toners as there are many in this series.
      PCGS #: 3710
      NGC ID: 27C8
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