1871 3CS MS67 Certification #02674318, PCGS #3692

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Owner's Comments

A spectacular prooflike Gem example. Sharply struck and vividly toned, especially on the reverse, in electric hues of gold, blue, and pink. A desirable low-mintage issue. A mere 4,360 trimes were minted in 1871, with proofs accounting for 960 pieces. Today, Gem business strikes are much scarcer than proofs and sell for substantially higher premiums in corresponding grades of preservation.

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1871 Three-Cent Silver is a scarce, low mintage date that is desirable in all grades, though they are usually found nice since a high percentage were saved by collectors. The raw mintage is a mere 3,400 coins, plus 1,000 Proofs. Mint State versions come nice, usually MS-64 to MS-65. Even MS-66 and MS-67 examples show decent populations, including 11 at the PCGS MS67 level (as of November 2011). A small percentage come with Prooflike surfaces.

PCGS #

3692

Designer

James Barton Longacre

Edge

Plain

Diameter

14.30 millimeters

Weight

0.75 grams

Mintage

3400

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

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Pop Lower

141

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	800	R-5.4	11 / 16	12 / 25
All Grades	250	R-6.6	11 / 16	12 / 25
60 or Better	125	R-7.7	13 / 16	18 / 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	800
All Grades	250
60 or Better	125

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-5.4
All Grades	R-6.6
60 or Better	R-7.7

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	11 / 16
All Grades	11 / 16
60 or Better	13 / 16

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	12 / 25
All Grades	12 / 25
60 or Better	18 / 25

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade
1	MS67 PCGS grade	High Desert Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
1	MS67 PCGS grade
1	MS67 PCGS grade
1	MS67 PCGS grade

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

High Desert Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#1 MS67 PCGS grade