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The 1873 Proof Three Cent Silver is the final year of issue and comes from a moderately low mintage for the series of 600 coins. Most of the coins 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 this series has many.
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:
3706
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1873
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:
1873
Denomination:
3cS
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
600
Coinage Type:
Three cent silver
Coinage Years:
1859-1873
Composition:
0.9 silver; 0.1 copper
PCGS #:
3724
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Coin Value History
1873 3cS PR
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1873 3cS PR
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR68 |
|
$20,500 | $1,234 |
| PR68 | - | $18,000 | $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 |
| 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 |
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![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]
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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
1873 3CS Closed 3, JD-1, R.3, PR64 NGC. CAC. Housed in a Generation 4 fatty holder. CDN: $1,900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$3,416
1873 3CS Closed 3 PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population: 72 in 65 (2 in 65+), 32 finer (7/26). CDN: $2,250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR...
$2,257
1873 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Close 3. JD-1. Rarity-3. Low Date. Proof-66 (PCGS).
$3,172
1873 3CS Closed 3 PR61 NGC. NGC Census: 10 in 61, 331 finer (4/26). CDN: $1,350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR61. Mintage 600....
$1,403
1873 3CS Closed 3, PR62 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. PCGS Population: 60 in 62, 411 finer (11/25). CD...
$1,708
1873 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Close 3. Proof-63 (PCGS).
$1,800
1873 3CS Closed 3 PR67 PCGS. CAC....
$11,100
1873 3CS PR60 NGC. NGC Census: (2/317). PCGS Population: (9/457). CDN: $1,130 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR60. Mintage 600. ...
$1,141
3CS 1873 PCGS PR58 CAC
$908
1873 3CS PR50 ANACS. ...
$881
1873 3CS PR55 PCGS. Splendid gold, rose, aqua, and russet ...
$776
1873 3CS
$605
1873 3CS Closed 3 PR64 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. CDN: $1,900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Minta...
$2,196
1873 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Close 3. Proof-65 (PCGS).
$2,257
1873 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Close 3. Proof-66 (PCGS). CAC.
$3,840
1873 3CS PR61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (15/445). NGC Census: (9/310). CDN: $1,225 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR61. Mintage 600. ...
$1,380
1873 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Close 3. Proof-62 (PCGS). CAC. OGH.
$1,680
1873 3CS Closed 3 PR63 PCGS. Mintage 600. ...
$1,980
1873 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Close 3. Proof-67+ (NGC).
$5,760
1873 3CS -- Cleaned -- ANACS. Genuine, Proof. NGC Census: (1/301). PCGS Population: (9/427). CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for pro...
$852
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