1868 3CS MS67+ Certification #40323105, PCGS #3688

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

In 1868, mint employees created only 3,500 Three-Cent Silvers for circulation, making this one of the rarest dates of the series. This date come prooflike and fully struck, so authentication is a must because Mint State examples are worth a lot more than Proofs. PCGS has certified only 28 Mint State examples, the finest of which are three at the MS66 level.

PCGS #

3688

Designer

James Barton Longacre

Edge

Plain

Diameter

14.30 millimeters

Weight

0.75 grams

Mintage

3500

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

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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	200	R-7.0	3 / 16	3 / 25
All Grades	60	R-8.4	3 / 16	3 / 25
60 or Better	15	R-9.3	3 / 16 TIE	3 / 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	200
All Grades	60
60 or Better	15

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-7.0
All Grades	R-8.4
60 or Better	R-9.3

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 / 16
All Grades	3 / 16
60 or Better	3 / 16 TIE

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	3 / 25
All Grades	3 / 25
60 or Better	3 / 25 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67+ PCGS grade	Walter Freeman Collection - Heritage 1/2013:3280, $35,250 - Bob R. Simpson Collection
2	MS66 PCGS grade
2	MS66 PCGS grade
2	MS66 PCGS grade	Heritage 6/2017:3560, $30,550
2	MS66 PCGS grade	Jason Carter, sold privately in 5/2010 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part III - Heritage 5/2015:98106, $28,200

#1 MS67+ PCGS grade

Walter Freeman Collection - Heritage 1/2013:3280, $35,250 - Bob R. Simpson Collection

#2 MS66 PCGS grade

Heritage 6/2017:3560, $30,550

#2 MS66 PCGS grade

Jason Carter, sold privately in 5/2010 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part III - Heritage 5/2015:98106, $28,200