As of May, 2024, a 1869 3 Cents Nickel in circulated condition is worth between $20.00 and $185.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $200.00 and $9,000.00, depending on its grade and strike quality.

Looking back at auction records, the highest price was achieved by a Mint State grade that was hammered at $7,044.00 in the 02/01/2005 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: James Barton Longacre
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 17.90 millimeters
Weight: 1.94 grams
Mintage: 1,604,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Series: Liberty Head Three Cent Nickels 1865-1889

1869 3 Cents Nickel (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

If you are aware of your coin’s grade, refer to the following chart to determine its value:

GradePrice($)
MS-679,000.00
MS-66+3,750.00
MS-662,000.00
MS-65+1,100.00
MS-65900.00
MS-64+550.00
MS-64400.00
MS-63+350.00
MS-63275.00
MS-62+250.00
MS-62225.00
MS-61210.00
MS-60200.00
AU-58+185.00
AU-58160.00
AU-55+150.00
AU-55140.00
AU-53+135.00
AU-53125.00
AU-50+110.00
AU-50100.00
XF-45+90.00
XF-4585.00
XF-4075.00
VF-3570.00
VF-3065.00
VF-2560.00
VF-2055.00
F-1550.00
F-1245.00
VG-1040.00
VG-835.00
G-630.00
G-425.00
AG-320.00
FR-220.00
PO-140.00

If you are unsure of the grade, you can assess it based on the coin’s condition. More detailed information here.

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
Mint State200.009,000.001,477.69
About Uncirculated100.00185.00138.13
Extremely Fine75.0090.0083.33
Fine and Very Fine45.0070.0057.50
Good and Very Good25.0040.0032.50
Poor, Fair, and About Good20.0040.0026.67

Please note that the estimated values are derived from the latest data in the PCGS Price Guide and are not guaranteed to be 100% accurate. We strongly recommend reviewing actual auction records, which can be filtered by grade. For further insights, refer to our analysis report, which is based on these data.

Also, there are multiple versions of the 1869 Three Cent Nickel. We recommend checking the values of these coins as well to ensure a comprehensive assessment.

Coin NameMin Circulated Price($)Max Circulated Price($)Min Uncirculated Price($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1869 3 Cents Nickel (Proof)250.00300.00350.004,500.00
1869 3 Cents Nickel RPD FS-302 (Regular Strike)75.0075.00375.00375.00
1869 3 Cents Nickel, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A500.008,500.00
1869 3 Cents Nickel, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A850.0015,000.00

Coins listed have various mint marks and designations indicating where they were minted and if they are special strikes. To learn more about what the different mint marks and designations mean, please refer to our Mint Mark Chart and Coin Designation Reference Chart.

1869 3 Cents Nickel (Regular Strike) – Auction Chart & Report

This tool is very user-friendly. Simply select the coin grade, and our system will provide detailed information including:

  • Lowest Sale Price
  • Highest Sale Price
  • Average Sale Price
  • Most Recent Sale Price
  • Number of Sales
  • Sales Volume

You can also select different time periods for your query: 1 month, 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, or All time, with the default set to All time.

Grade:
1m 6m 1y 3y All

$748.00

Lowest Sale Price
$7,044.00

Highest Sale Price
$1,675.67

Average Sale Price
$1,321.20

Most Recent Sale Price
61

Number of Sales
$102,215.95

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-676,000.006,000.006,000.00
MS-66+1,292.503,818.752,597.81
MS-66748.007,044.001,675.67
MS-65+480.001,380.00688.48
MS-64+456.00456.00456.00
MS-64127.00935.00264.84
MS-6381.00348.00157.89
MS-62100.00230.00133.99
MS-6160.00139.0093.25
MS-6056.0075.0066.67
AU-5859.00187.00120.38
AU-5548.0083.0063.86
AU-5348.0048.0048.00
AU-5035.0035.0035.00
XF-4530.0060.0045.00
XF-4027.0046.0036.67
VF-3027.0027.0027.00
VF-2030.0030.0030.00
F-1517.7517.7517.75
F-1212.0031.0021.50
VG-1023.0023.0023.00
VG-89.0018.0013.50
FR-241.0041.0041.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1869 3 Cents Nickel (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from FR-2 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66 having the highest max price $7,044.00.

Within each grade, there is also variability in prices, likely due to factors like specific coin characteristics or market conditions at time of sale. Overall, the chart illustrates how coin grade is a key driver of value for this particular 1869 3 Cents Nickel (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1869 3 Cents Nickel (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 76.73% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Stack's Bowers with 7.64% / 4.36% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1869 3 Cents Nickel (Regular Strike) coin over the years. This visual representation traces the coin's value fluctuations, illustrating periods of increase, decrease, or stability in its average auction price.

Such a historical view is indispensable for collectors, investors, or researchers who are keen on comprehending the market dynamics and the coin's value trend over an extended period.

Raw Auction Records

Here are the lasted auction records from the auction history of the past years. You can filter these records by coin grade.

GradeGrade SourceSellerPrice($)Sold Date
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions576.0003/29/2023
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions228.0002/15/2023
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions630.0012/28/2022
AU-58PCGSDavid Lawrence RC140.0011/06/2022
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions139.0010/12/2022
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC650.0007/24/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0006/22/2022
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions456.0004/13/2022
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers960.0003/23/2022
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions300.0003/23/2022
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,321.2003/21/2022
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,120.0002/27/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions348.0012/01/2021
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions312.0012/01/2021
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions600.0010/27/2021
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions139.0010/27/2021
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,620.0009/29/2021
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers1,800.0008/25/2021
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions660.0006/23/2021
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers576.0005/25/2021
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions228.0012/16/2020
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions630.0012/09/2020
XF-45PCGSDavid Lawrence RC60.0010/25/2020
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions120.0009/09/2020
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions348.0006/17/2020
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions240.0006/03/2020
MS-65+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions558.1303/26/2020
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions180.0002/26/2020
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions576.0010/30/2019
VF-20PCGSDavid Lawrence RC30.0007/28/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,200.0006/09/2019
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions840.0004/28/2019
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions600.0004/24/2019
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions120.0004/03/2019
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions480.0002/27/2019
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions180.0002/13/2019
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions99.0001/23/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions960.0001/14/2019
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions100.0001/09/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions222.0012/26/2018
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions552.0010/14/2018
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions840.0010/14/2018
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers1,320.0008/22/2018
MS-66+NGCHeritage Auctions2,160.0008/19/2018
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions6,000.0008/19/2018
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers480.0007/25/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0007/11/2018
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions840.0006/17/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions264.0005/16/2018
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers75.0003/28/2018
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers705.0002/19/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,800.0001/03/2018
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,350.0010/26/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0009/12/2017
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions129.2507/11/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,116.2507/06/2017
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers499.0006/05/2017
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC265.0005/22/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,115.0004/26/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0004/26/2017
MS-66+NGCHeritage Auctions1,292.5004/04/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions587.5002/16/2017
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,645.0002/13/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,175.0001/04/2017
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0009/03/2016
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,585.0008/10/2016
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers940.0008/09/2016
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC235.0007/04/2016
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers376.0005/04/2016
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions117.5005/03/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0004/27/2016
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions141.0003/29/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions211.5003/29/2016
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,057.5003/03/2016
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions48.0001/10/2016
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions211.5001/10/2016
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers2,585.0011/05/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5008/16/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions763.7508/16/2015
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions152.7506/07/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0004/26/2015
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers1,292.5003/27/2015
MS-66+NGCStack's Bowers3,818.7503/06/2015
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions141.0002/15/2015
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions105.7502/15/2015
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC230.0011/30/2014
FR-2PCGSHeritage Auctions41.0011/30/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions129.2510/26/2014
F-15PCGSGreat Collections17.7509/07/2014
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions616.8809/04/2014
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions822.5007/10/2014
AU-58PCGSGreat Collections187.0007/06/2014
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC240.0005/11/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions205.6305/05/2014
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,825.0004/20/2014
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions59.0004/07/2014
AU-55NGCGreat Collections55.0003/16/2014
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions646.2502/03/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions217.3801/27/2014
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions106.0011/15/2013
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections110.0010/27/2013
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions56.0009/30/2013
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers539.3307/27/2013
AU-58PCGSDavid Lawrence RC150.0006/30/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions353.0006/05/2013
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions61.0004/08/2013
XF-40PCGSGreat Collections37.0003/10/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,880.0001/09/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions646.0010/29/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions206.0010/18/2012
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions129.0010/18/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions646.0010/18/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions176.0009/06/2012
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions617.0008/02/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions153.0008/02/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0007/12/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0004/18/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0001/03/2012
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions633.0001/03/2012
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions150.0012/19/2011
AU-58ANACSGreat Collections160.0011/27/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0010/13/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions196.0010/13/2011
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions138.0010/03/2011
VG-10ANACSGreat Collections23.0010/02/2011
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions127.0009/12/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions431.0008/11/2011
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions978.0008/11/2011
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC173.0007/18/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions230.0007/07/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions201.0003/17/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0003/07/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions196.0001/05/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0001/05/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0012/02/2010
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,006.0012/02/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0009/22/2010
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions575.0009/22/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0007/08/2010
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0007/05/2010
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions132.0005/31/2010
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC242.0003/18/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0002/03/2010
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions927.0012/03/2009
MS-66PCGSStack's1,200.0011/09/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,040.0010/26/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions196.0010/26/2009
MS-63DGSDavid Lawrence RC81.0009/28/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions920.0009/11/2009
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers891.0009/08/2009
AU-58ICGHeritage Auctions62.0008/19/2009
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena1,438.0008/05/2009
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena1,035.0008/05/2009
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions161.0005/01/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0004/01/2009
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions75.0003/23/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0003/01/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0003/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0002/01/2009
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions35.0001/26/2009
MS-62PCGSDavid Lawrence RC115.0001/22/2009
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions161.0001/14/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0001/01/2009
F-12ICGHeritage Auctions31.0012/24/2008
F-12ICGHeritage Auctions12.0012/24/2008
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,668.0010/13/2008
MS-62NGCDavid Lawrence RC138.0010/02/2008
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions253.0009/01/2008
MS-66PCGSStack's1,500.0008/21/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0007/09/2008
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions690.0007/02/2008
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions138.0007/02/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0003/12/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0002/13/2008
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers288.0002/13/2008
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions115.0002/11/2008
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,840.0001/31/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,955.0001/09/2008
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0012/19/2007
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions132.0012/12/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions69.0011/28/2007
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0011/07/2007
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions150.0010/10/2007
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0009/17/2007
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions138.0007/18/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0007/18/2007
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0004/09/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0003/20/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0002/20/2007
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena633.0002/01/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions253.0001/09/2007
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions546.0001/09/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions196.0001/09/2007
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions143.0012/05/2006
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC690.0011/27/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0009/19/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,955.0009/13/2006
MS-66PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,900.0008/11/2006
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC138.0007/17/2006
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0007/12/2006
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0007/11/2006
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions127.0004/11/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0003/02/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions604.0003/01/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0001/29/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions230.0001/09/2006
MS-66PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,990.0012/06/2005
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions161.0010/26/2005
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0010/23/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0009/01/2005
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions138.0008/21/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0008/01/2005
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC141.0006/27/2005
MS-66PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,128.0006/23/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions253.0006/06/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0006/02/2005
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions230.0006/01/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,040.0005/04/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions598.0005/04/2005
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions69.0005/01/2005
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC201.0004/25/2005
MS-66PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,668.0003/08/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0002/28/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,725.0002/23/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,093.0002/23/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,070.0002/23/2005
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries1,035.0002/20/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions7,044.0002/01/2005
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions633.0001/17/2005
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions576.0001/12/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0012/08/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions642.0012/01/2004
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions9.0011/21/2004
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions48.0011/21/2004
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions30.0011/21/2004
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions27.0011/21/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions247.0011/08/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,080.0011/04/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0009/22/2004
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions161.0009/15/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions817.0009/09/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions719.0007/14/2004
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions112.0006/16/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0003/24/2004
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions83.0003/17/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0001/07/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions529.0012/17/2003
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions155.0011/17/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions776.0011/07/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0007/26/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions167.0006/11/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions144.0005/05/2003
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions56.0009/29/2002
MS-66PCGSKingswood Galleries2,415.0008/08/2002
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries1,380.0008/01/2002
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions759.0007/27/2002
MS-66NONESuperior Galleries1,783.0006/02/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0006/01/2002
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions978.0006/01/2002
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions75.0003/27/2002
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions18.0002/24/2002
MS-64SEGSHeritage Auctions604.0001/09/2002
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions483.0001/03/2002
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions127.0004/07/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions170.0001/25/2001
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions46.0011/18/2000
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions748.0010/01/2000
MS-65+NGCBowers & Merena633.0008/09/2000
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions60.0006/07/2000
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0005/06/2000
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena977.0001/04/2000
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,783.0001/06/1999
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena1,495.0011/12/1998
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,322.0008/01/1998
MS-64NONEStack's935.0010/01/1992