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With just 22,000 coins struck in 1866, this is a very scarce Three Cent Silver Issue. This date is tough to find in most grade levels but true scarcity starts in Mint State. MS64 and MS65 are very scarce. High-end 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:
3633
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1866
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:
1866
Denomination:
3cS
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
22,000
Coinage Type:
Three cent silver
Coinage Years:
1859-1873
Composition:
0.9 silver; 0.1 copper
PCGS #:
3686
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Coin Value History
1866 3cS MS
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1866 3cS MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$31,500 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $26,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
3-Cent Silver 3cS Type 1, 1851-1853 MS [Type]
![3-Cent Silver 3cS Type 1, 1851-1853 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/18523cs.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $27 – $22,000
1851 3cS MS
Worth: $27 – $22,000
1851-O 3cS MS
Worth: $45 – $26,400
1852 3cS MS
Worth: $27 – $22,000
1853 3cS MS
Worth: $27 – $4,000
3-Cent Silver 3cS Type 2, 1854-1858 MS [Type]
![3-Cent Silver 3cS Type 2, 1854-1858 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/18543cs.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $30 – $75,000
1854 3cS MS
Worth: $33 – $75,000
1855 3cS MS
Worth: $45 – $48,000
1856 3cS MS
Worth: $32 – $36,000
1857 3cS MS
Worth: $30 – $18,000
1858 3cS MS
Worth: $30 – $75,000
3-Cent Silver 3cS Type 3, 1859-1872 MS [Type]
![3-Cent Silver 3cS Type 3, 1859-1872 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/134xxx/2918ff23-1d6d-4f34-9c9c-218c2c9c3fd4.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $34 – $21,600
1859 3cS MS
Worth: $34 – $24,000
1860 3cS MS
Worth: $34 – $40,000
1861 3cS MS
Worth: $34 – $21,600
1866 3CS AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: 13 in 55, 92 finer (4/26). CDN: $875 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 22,000. ...
$1,159
1866 Silver Three-Cent Piece. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$976
1866 3CS MS65 PCGS. ...
$3,416
1866 Silver Three-Cent Piece. MS-67+ (NGC). CAC.
$16,200
1866 3CS MS64 PCGS. The Mint struck 22,000 three cent silver pieces in 1866, but subsequent declines in the series' popular...
$3,000
1866 Silver Three-Cent Piece. VF-30 (NGC).
$810
1866 Silver Three-Cent Piece. MS-62 (PCGS). OGH Rattler.
$1,920
1866 3CS AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/100). Mintage 22,000. ...
$1,560
1866 Silver Three-Cent Piece. MS-66 (NGC).
$3,240
1866 3CS -- Cleaned -- ANACS. AU50 Details. Mintage 22,000....
$840
1866 3CS MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (9/59). PCGS Population: (3/77). CDN: $950 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 22,000. ...
$1,800
1866 3CS -- Scratched -- ANACS. XF40 Details. Mintage 22,000. ...
$660
1866 3CS XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/102 and 0/5+). NGC Census: (1/77 and 0/0+). CDN: $750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45....
$1,020
1866 3CS MS68+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$31,200
1866 3CS MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (9/45). PCGS Population: (15/51). CDN: $1,400 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS63. Min...
$2,040
1866 3CS AU58 NGC....
$604
1866 3CS AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (10/81). NGC Census: (2/74). CDN: $825 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 22,000. ...
$1,170
1866 Silver Three-Cent Piece. AU Details--Bent (PCGS).
$456
1866 3CS MS65 PCGS. CAC....
$3,600
1866 3CS MS67 PCGS. CAC....
$9,000
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