1854 3CS (Proof)

Series: Star Three Cent Silvers 1851-1873

PCGS PR66

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PCGS PR66

PCGS PR64+

PCGS #:: 3701

Designer:: James Barton Longacre

Edge:: Plain

Diameter:: 14.30 millimeters

Weight:: 0.75 grams

Mintage:: 30

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $58,750 • PR66 • 12-14-2014 • Legend Rare Coin Auctions

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Grades	Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts' opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.	Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.	Relative Rarity By Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.	Relative Rarity By Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
All Grades	25	R-9.0	1 / 5	3 / 24
60 or Better	22	R-9.0	1 / 5	3 / 24
65 or Better	5	R-9.7	1 / 5	2 / 24 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	25
60 or Better	22
65 or Better	5

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-9.0
60 or Better	R-9.0
65 or Better	R-9.7

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	1 / 5
60 or Better	1 / 5
65 or Better	1 / 5

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	3 / 24
60 or Better	3 / 24
65 or Better	2 / 24 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	PR66 PCGS grade
2	PR65 PCGS grade	Wilson Collection, 1906 - John M. Clapp Collection - John H. Clapp Collection, sold intact in 1942 - Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 5/1996:863, $28,600 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 6/2014:30120, $41,125 - Heritage 1/2015:4027, $32,900
3	PR64+ PCGS grade	Daryl J. Haynor - Heritage 8/2011:7040, $25,300
4	PR64 PCGS grade
4	PR64 PCGS grade
4	PR64 PCGS grade
4	PR64 PCGS grade
4	PR64 PCGS grade
4	PR64 PCGS grade
4	PR64 estimated grade

#1 PR66 PCGS grade

#2 PR65 PCGS grade

Wilson Collection, 1906 - John M. Clapp Collection - John H. Clapp Collection, sold intact in 1942 - Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 5/1996:863, $28,600 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 6/2014:30120, $41,125 - Heritage 1/2015:4027, $32,900

#3 PR64+ PCGS grade

Daryl J. Haynor -
Heritage 8/2011:7040, $25,300

#4 PR64 PCGS grade

#4 PR64 estimated grade

Jaime Hernandez:

The 1854 Proof 3 Cent Silver is one of the rarest proofs in the short lived 3 Cent series. About 30 examples are believed to exist for the 1854 Proof 3 Cent Silver in all grades combined. This coin is very rare in any condition and in PR65 and PR66 condition they are almost unknown. This issue is seldom available in the marketplace, so don't be too picky when it comes to finding an example of this date.