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The 1865 Proof Three Cent Silver comes from a low mintage for its series of just 500 coins; most of which were saved leaving the issue readily available to collectors and relatively affordable. Scarce only in gem condition. Cameo pieces are far more difficult to locate in all grades and deep cameos are a rarity. Look for attractive toners as there exists many in this series.
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:
3682
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:
Proof
Diameter:
14
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1865
Denomination:
3cS
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
500
Coinage Type:
Three cent silver
Coinage Years:
1859-1873
Composition:
0.9 silver; 0.1 copper
PCGS #:
3715
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Coin Value History
1865 3cS PR
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1865 3cS PR
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR68 |
|
$24,000 | $1,234 |
| PR68 | - | $19,000 | $1,234 |
| PR67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
3-Cent Silver 3cS Type 1, 1851-1853 PR [Type]
![3-Cent Silver 3cS Type 1, 1851-1853 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/20200815/254d9964-9488-433b-8df0-389914c4dd45.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $200,000 – $240,000
1851 3cS PR
Worth: $200,000 – $240,000
3-Cent Silver 3cS Type 2, 1854-1858 PR [Type]
![3-Cent Silver 3cS Type 2, 1854-1858 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/legendauctions_hibid_com_lot_47237878-0.20200717044549369.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $1,500 – $60,000
1854 3cS PR
Worth: $6,000 – $54,000
1855 3cS PR
Worth: $3,000 – $40,000
1856 3cS PR
Worth: $2,000 – $36,000
1857 3cS PR
Worth: $1,800 – $30,000
1858 3cS PR
Worth: $1,500 – $60,000
3-Cent Silver 3cS Type 3, 1859-1873 PR [Type]
![3-Cent Silver 3cS Type 3, 1859-1873 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/18663csPR.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $400 – $17,000
1859 3cS PR
Worth: $500 – $8,400
1860 3cS PR
Worth: $400 – $12,000
1861 3cS PR
Worth: $400 – $20,400
1862 3cS PR
Worth: $400 – $9,000
1863 3cS PR
Worth: $400 – $24,000
1863/2 3cS PR
Worth: $470 – $13,200
1865 3CS PR64 NGC. NGC Census: 54 in 64, 58 finer (12/25). CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 500. ...
$1,860
1865 3CS PR62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (23/180 and 0/4+). Mintage 500. ...
$1,140
1865 3CS PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (36/19). Mintage 500. ...
$1,440
1865 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Proof-63 (PCGS).
$960
1865 3CS PR68 NGC. ...
$13,200
1865 3CS PR67 NGC. ...
$4,560
1865 3CS PR66 PCGS. ...
$2,640
1865 3CS PR 58 ANACS. ...
$322
1865 3CS PR61 NGC. Nicely struck, with grayish-blue and reddish-gold patination. A few wispy hairlines in the reverse fiel...
$402
1865 3CS--Damaged--NCS. Proof....
$276
1865 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Proof-64 (PCGS). OGH Generation 3.1.
$2,280
1865 3CS PR62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (21/171 and 0/4+). NGC Census: (12/122 and 0/1+). CDN: $480 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR...
$1,080
1865 3CS PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (36/19 and 1/3+). Mintage 500. ...
$1,560
1865 3CS PR63 NGC. NGC Census: (20/101). PCGS Population: (48/123). PR63. Mintage 500. ...
$900
1865 3CS PR68 NGC. ...
$11,750
1865 3CS PR67 NGC. ...
$4,500
1865 3CS PR66 PCGS. CAC. ...
$4,465
1865 3CS PR61 ANACS. Aqua, rose, and gold colors ...
$299
1865 3CS PR64 NGC. NGC Census: (54/56). Mintage 500. ...
$1,500
1865 3CS PR62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (19/173 and 0/3+). NGC Census: (11/121 and 0/1+). PR62. Mintage 500. ...
$810
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