What would you grade this three cent silver?

[RGT]

I know the pictures are poor but the coin isn't mine and I can't get better ones. You can tell the coin is in a PCGS slab so maybe the better question is what do you think PCGS graded the coin. Feel free to answer both as well as you can from the images.

[MikeInFL]

AU 55 with the weakest strike I've ever seen in a 3CS....Mike

 

p.s. might even be MS, but tough to gauge luster in the photos....

[James_OldeTowne]

Since it's bent, it shouldn't be graded at all. But I would value it as a VF.

[Mozin]

Sorry, but I need better pictures.

[MunkyMan95]

Wow, that's weak!

[jesbroken]

I agree with Mike that it is at least an AU coin but this coin is struck so poorly it would be hard to grade it any higher without inhand evidence. What did PCGS grade the coin?

[Oldtrader3]

It's a common mintage (1862) that is a low grade, circulated piece, probably VF. However, it is hard to tell from the pictures

[bsshog40]

It looks weak struck to me although the most common dates for being weak struck are from 1854-1858. Considering this is weak struck, I will go with AU50.

[RGT]

The first thing that got my attention to this coin was the grade, since it is one that is not often seen. Considering the grade I have to agree with most that this is a weakly struck coin. In fact, I don't remember seeing a trime with a weaker strike. It does give the impression of a bent coin, as James suggested, in that bent coins often show similar weakness where the wear is concentrated near the bend. But the wear on this one is on both sides at about the same location, which is not what you see on a bent coin.

 

I can only guess that in hand the coin would have decent luster and no signs of wear. I suppose a coin this weak couldn't really be graded any higher. Mike pretty much nailed it, at least as well as anyone could from these images.

 

Personally, I'd rather have a nicely struck VF over this coin. In case anyone is interested, this coin is currently on ebay and is actually getting healthy bids. I guess those old green holders always have undergraded coins in them.

 

1862 three cent silver

[gmarguli]

From the auction:

 

Recently aquired from an estate, this is an 1862 3 Cent Silver. MS 60. Graded by PCGS in an old green holer. No problems. Complete original. Beautiful detail both obverse and reverse. Nice color. Please review scans. Free from distractions. Outstanding strike. No dings, scratches or any improprieties whatsoever.

[RGT]

From the auction:

 

Recently aquired from an estate, this is an 1862 3 Cent Silver. MS 60. Graded by PCGS in an old green holer. No problems. Complete original. Beautiful detail both obverse and reverse. Nice color. Please review scans. Free from distractions. Outstanding strike. No dings, scratches or any improprieties whatsoever.

 

Thanks. I meant to point that out. However, I do think the strike is outstanding. It sure caught my attention.

[ldhair]

It's a really fun coin.

"Beautiful detail both obverse and reverse"

I'm not sure this seller is up on what he is selling.

[Prethen]

That is one odd looking piece. I'm curious to see what it goes for.