1856 3CS MS66 Certification #84018495, PCGS #3672

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Owner's Comments

CAC This is a stunning example of a terribly undervalued coin. Exquisite surfaces are flawless. Even using a strong glass there is nothing to find. The luster is moderate due to the heavy toning. Both sides have a wonderful deep but totally original mix of navy/magenta/golden brown colors. Every detail is actually needle sharp in strike. The eye appeal is pretty neat! PCGS 3, NGC 5, CAC 3. PCGS has possibly graded 3 higher. The last auction appearance of one of these was back in July 2015. That coin brought $15,275. Today the PCGS CAC price guide shows $14,400. We can tell you, you will never have many opportunities to buy a higher grade 1856 MS 3CS. Good luck! Cert. Number 84018495 PCGS # 3672.00

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

In 1856, the mintage of the Three-Cent Silver jumped to almost 1.5 million pieces, presumably because of demand from commercial channels. This makes the 1856 one of the more common dates in the series. Hundreds of Mint State examples are known, mostly in MS62 to MS64. Gems are scarce but not rare, but in MS66 this date becomes extremely elusive. In MS67, the 1856 3 Cent Silver is a supreme condition-rarity.

This date often comes weakly struck, especially on the legends and stars at the periphery, but clashmarks are less of a problem for this date than, say, 1855.

PCGS #

3672

Designer

James Barton Longacre

Edge

Plain

Diameter

14.30 millimeters

Weight

0.75 grams

Mintage

1458000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

Pop Lower

622

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

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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	2000	R-4.6	3 / 5	14 / 25 TIE
All Grades	400	R-6.2	2 / 5 TIE	13 / 25 TIE
60 or Better	60	R-8.4	2 / 5	9 / 25 TIE

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	2000
All Grades	400
60 or Better	60

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-4.6
All Grades	R-6.2
60 or Better	R-8.4

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	3 / 5
All Grades	2 / 5 TIE
60 or Better	2 / 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	14 / 25 TIE
All Grades	13 / 25 TIE
60 or Better	9 / 25 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade	Bowers & Merena 3/2005:203 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 5/2015:98101, $23,500
2	MS66+PCGS grade	Simpson Collection
3	MS66 PCGS grade	Stack's/Bowers 2/2015:1261, not sold
3	MS66 PCGS grade
3	MS66 PCGS grade

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

Bowers & Merena 3/2005:203 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 5/2015:98101, $23,500

#2 MS66+PCGS grade

Simpson Collection

#3 MS66 PCGS grade

Stack's/Bowers 2/2015:1261, not sold

#3 MS66 PCGS grade