1867 3cS

Coin / United States of America / 1867 / Philadelphia / 3-Cent Silver / 3cS

The 1867 Proof Three Cent Silver comes from a moderately low mintage for the series of 625 coins. Most were saved, leaving the issue relatively affordable and readily available to collectors. Scarce only in gem condition. Cameo pieces are far more difficult to locate in all grades and deep cameos are a rarity. Look for attractive toners as there are many in this series.

coinage-type Three cent silver
desg PR
designer James B. Longacre
diameter 14
edge Plain
fineness 0.9
material 0.9 silver; 0.1 copper
mintage 625
ngc-id 27CD
obverse-description A six-pointed star with a harp in the center is surrounded by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA on the periphery and the date positioned at the bottom. For the type III issues (1859-73) there is a single frame line around the star.
pcgs-link 3717
pcgs-number 3717
reverse-description The roman numeral III is centered in the design ensconced in a large, bejeweled letter C surrounded by 13 stars on the periphery. An olive sprig is added above the roman numerals.
weight-grams 0.75
weight-ounces 0.02646
year-display 1859-1873