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1865 3cS MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.0217 oz
$1.40
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1865 3cS MS
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With just 8,000 coins struck in 1865, this is a very scarce Three Cent Silver Issue. This date is tough to find at any grade level but genuine scarcity starts in the AU range. MS60 through MS64 are very scarce. Gems are rare with MS67's and finer being extremely rare. This issue is normally well struck with clash-marks being just a minor problem.

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: 3632
Designer: James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer: James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1865
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: 1865
Denomination: 3cS
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 8,000
Coinage Type: Three cent silver
Coinage Years: 1859-1873
Composition: 0.9 silver; 0.1 copper
PCGS #: 3685
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.0217 oz
$1.40
GSID:3632 PCGS:3685 Shop related

Values

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Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1865 3cS MS
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS69 CAC $216,000 $1,234
MS69 - $180,000 $1,234
MS68 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS68 - $1,234 $1,234
MS67 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS67 - $1,234 $1,234
MS66 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS66 - $1,234 $1,234
MS65 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS65 - $1,234 $1,234
MS64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS64 - $1,234 $1,234
MS63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS63 - $1,234 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF35 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF35 - $1,234 $1,234
VF30 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF30 - $1,234 $1,234
VF25 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234
F15 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F15 - $1,234 $1,234
F12 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F12 - $1,234 $1,234
VG10 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG10 - $1,234 $1,234
VG8 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG8 - $1,234 $1,234
G6 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G6 - $1,234 $1,234
G4 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G4 - $1,234 $1,234
AG3 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AG3 - $1,234 $1,234

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$18,000
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