Do you have an 1854 3-Cent (Regular Strike) in your collection? There is one in the Series called “Star Three Cent Silvers 1851–1872.” To get a correct grade, look for the PCGS if you have it.
Today we are going to talk about a PCGS MS68 three-cent coin. It was made at the Philadelphia mint. Because the diameter is only about 14.30 mm, you can get an idea of how big it is.
How much was this 3-cent coin worth at the auction?
Pro Coin Grading Services says it was worth $84,000 in 2021, and Heritage Auctions was in charge of the sale. This three-cent piece was made by James Barton Longrace.
It is mostly made of silver (about 90%) and copper (about 10%). There were a lot of 3-cents in circulation in 1854—671,000 were made.
Remember that every coin has a different history and pedigree. While some of them reach very high values, others stay at what they seem to be worth.
Which are the finest examples of these 3-cent coins?
PCGS says that the two specimens that they have certified as the finest examples are both at the MS67 level. Just so you know, 3-cent coins that are fully struck are pretty rare.
Besides that, clashmarks are common. The Mint State grade is usually MS-64. There are, however, some examples at the MS-65 level. That means it might not be too hard to find one if you’re looking for one.
One last thing you should know about this 1854 three-cent piece is that the mint made two big changes that year. To follow the Coinage Act of 1853 for these silver pieces, the amount of silver had to be increased by up to 90%, and two lines had to be added around the star.
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