1861 3CS PR66+ Certification #38812607, PCGS #3710

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1861 Three Cent Silver is a common coin in Proof, thus the real challenge is finding one in nice condition with strong cameo contrast. Deep Cameo examples are extremely rare and fewer than 15 precent of the examples certified thus far are considered Cameos. Among the known non-Cameo examples, the typical grade is only PR64. Gems are scarce and anything above PR65 is a condition-rarity.

PCGS #

3710

Designer

James Barton Longacre

Edge

Plain

Diameter

14.30 millimeters

Weight

0.75 grams

Mintage

1000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

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154

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	500	R-6.0	9 / 17	15 / 24
All Grades	450	R-6.1	8 / 17 TIE	14 / 24 TIE
60 or Better	50	R-8.5	5 / 17	11 / 24

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	500
All Grades	450
60 or Better	50

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-6.0
All Grades	R-6.1
60 or Better	R-8.5

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	9 / 17
All Grades	8 / 17 TIE
60 or Better	5 / 17

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	15 / 24
All Grades	14 / 24 TIE
60 or Better	11 / 24

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	PR67+ PCGS grade	Bob R. Simpson Collection
1	PR67+ PCGS grade
3	PR67 PCGS grade	Little Silver Collection - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 2/2015:49, $10,868.75
3	PR67 PCGS grade
3	PR67 PCGS grade

#1 PR67+ PCGS grade

Bob R. Simpson Collection

#1 PR67+ PCGS grade

#3 PR67 PCGS grade

Little Silver Collection - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 2/2015:49, $10,868.75

#3 PR67 PCGS grade