1855 3CS MS66 Certification #25675699, PCGS #3671

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Owner's Comments

CAC This is one of the finest examples known of this scarce date! Amazing luster resides in the fields, which shines through rich toning flecks that inhabit the obverse, and flashes with shimmering reflectivity through the green, blue, and crimson hues. The reverse is more uniformly toned with deep greenish-gold shades, but again the dazzling luster is apparent. Only 139,000 pieces were struck for this scarce date, and not many exist that can even approach this stellar example. The strike is reasonably sharp but for a hint of softness on the periphery, and both dies show the commonly seen die clashing. PCGS 8, NGC 5, CAC 5.

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1855 Three-Cent Silver is the second year of the Type 2 sub-type, and it has the lowest mintage of any date from the 1850s, and the lowest mintage of all dates until 1863. As a result, this is one of the more valuable dates in the series, but most circulated grades can be found for a small premium over the type price, at least, up until the EF and better levels.

This issue is almost always seen with clashmarks of some degree or another. The finest example certified by PCGS is a single MS66+.

PCGS #

3671

Designer

James Barton Longacre

Edge

Plain

Diameter

14.30 millimeters

Weight

0.75 grams

Mintage

139000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

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296

Region

The United States of America

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Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More

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.
65 or Better	750	R-5.5	1 / 5	11 / 25
All Grades	200	R-7.0	1 / 5	8 / 25 TIE
60 or Better	30	R-8.9	1 / 5	6 / 25

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.
65 or Better	750
All Grades	200
60 or Better	30

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.
65 or Better	R-5.5
All Grades	R-7.0
60 or Better	R-8.9

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.
65 or Better	1 / 5
All Grades	1 / 5
60 or Better	1 / 5

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.
65 or Better	11 / 25
All Grades	8 / 25 TIE
60 or Better	6 / 25

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Thumbnail	Pedigree and History
1	MS66+ PCGS grade
1	MS66 PCGS grade
1	MS66 PCGS grade
1	MS66 PCGS grade
1	MS66 PCGS grade

#1 MS66+ PCGS grade

#1 MS66 PCGS grade