As of May, 2024, a 1870 3 Cents Nickel, CAM in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $525.00 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 $10,350.00 in the 05/04/2005 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: 1,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Series: Liberty Head Three Cent Nickels 1865-1889

1870 3 Cents Nickel, Cam (Proof) – 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+3,500.00
MS-661,500.00
MS-65+1,000.00
MS-65900.00
MS-64+675.00
MS-64600.00
MS-63+575.00
MS-63525.00

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 State525.009,000.002,030.56

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 1870 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1870 3 Cents Nickel (Regular Strike)20.00185.00200.0010,000.00
1870 3 Cents Nickel (Proof)200.00275.00300.005,000.00
1870 3 Cents Nickel DDO & RPD FS-101 (Regular Strike)75.00235.00250.00275.00
1870 3 Cents Nickel, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A3,000.0020,000.00

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.

1870 3 Cents Nickel, Cam (Proof) – 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:
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1m 6m 1y 3y All
$750.00
Lowest Sale Price
$5,318.00
Highest Sale Price
$1,885.03
Average Sale Price
$1,140.00
Most Recent Sale Price
66
Number of Sales
$124,412.08
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-67+6,462.506,462.506,462.50
MS-674,025.0010,350.007,729.17
MS-66+2,300.003,055.002,677.50
MS-66750.005,318.001,885.03
MS-65552.002,875.001,346.34
MS-64324.00657.00426.53
MS-63323.00374.00348.50

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1870 3 Cents Nickel, CAM (Proof) coin across various grades from MS-63 to MS-67+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $10,350.00.

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 1870 3 Cents Nickel, CAM (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1870 3 Cents Nickel, CAM (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 78.38% share, followed by Legend Rare Coin Auctions / Stack's Bowers with 6.08% / 4.73% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1870 3 Cents Nickel, CAM (Proof) 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-65PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0005/24/2023
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,140.0005/10/2023
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers360.0004/12/2023
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,075.0005/15/2022
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers384.0003/23/2022
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,028.1301/27/2022
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions750.0001/13/2021
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,292.4012/09/2020
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,645.0012/03/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions630.0010/21/2020
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions870.0001/12/2020
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers1,080.0011/20/2019
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions880.0012/16/2018
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers750.0010/30/2018
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,017.5009/16/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions960.0006/17/2018
MS-66+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,055.0005/17/2018
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,175.0005/17/2018
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions962.5004/29/2018
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions900.0003/29/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions324.0003/13/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions750.0002/22/2018
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers558.0002/19/2018
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions880.0001/28/2018
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,020.0001/03/2018
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions960.0001/03/2018
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions935.0011/12/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions650.4011/02/2017
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions552.0009/07/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0009/07/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions881.2508/02/2017
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions646.2508/02/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions881.2504/26/2017
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions587.5001/04/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions881.2501/04/2017
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions734.3810/31/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,299.5508/10/2016
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions763.7508/10/2016
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions940.0007/07/2016
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,468.7506/08/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5004/27/2016
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions998.7503/03/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions352.5002/07/2016
MS-67+NGCHeritage Auctions6,462.5006/07/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0003/01/2015
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions851.8802/10/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions376.0001/18/2015
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions763.7512/04/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,762.5011/06/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,055.0010/27/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions381.8810/08/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,116.2509/04/2014
MS-65NGCGreat Collections1,001.0008/03/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,292.5007/10/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,292.5007/10/2014
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers1,410.0003/27/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,175.0003/21/2014
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,150.0003/16/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,056.2502/24/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,645.0001/08/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,880.0012/05/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,175.0012/05/2013
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,200.0009/25/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,055.0008/08/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,585.0007/11/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions323.0003/21/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions397.0002/07/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,528.0002/07/2013
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,058.0001/09/2013
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers8,812.5011/16/2012
MS-66+NGCHeritage Auctions2,300.0007/12/2012
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0005/30/2012
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0005/30/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0004/18/2012
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,035.0004/18/2012
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0004/18/2012
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions920.0001/03/2012
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,035.0012/08/2011
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0012/08/2011
MS-66NGCScotsman1,380.0010/21/2011
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,725.0009/07/2011
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,035.0004/27/2011
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers471.5003/18/2011
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,610.0003/17/2011
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0001/05/2011
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,725.0007/08/2010
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0007/08/2010
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,333.0006/28/2010
MS-65NGCBowers & Merena1,093.0006/17/2010
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,610.0004/28/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0004/28/2010
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0002/03/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,220.0010/22/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,610.0007/31/2009
MS-64PCGSStack's375.0003/01/2009
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,668.0003/01/2009
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0003/01/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0003/01/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,840.0012/04/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions575.0012/04/2008
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC657.0011/10/2008
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena4,600.0004/01/2008
MS-65NGCGoldberg Auctioneers1,869.0002/13/2008
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,622.0009/27/2007
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,622.0009/27/2007
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0008/08/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,955.0004/09/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,955.0003/07/2007
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0010/24/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,070.0009/13/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,185.0009/13/2006
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0007/07/2006
MS-65PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,875.0006/21/2006
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,668.0003/26/2006
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,725.0002/09/2006
MS-65NGCBowers & Merena1,710.0002/04/2006
MS-65PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,553.0001/03/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0001/01/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,645.0011/02/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,600.0009/01/2005
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions374.0008/01/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions546.0006/29/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions5,318.0006/02/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions4,025.0006/02/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions10,350.0005/04/2005
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,610.0005/04/2005
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,725.0003/24/2005
MS-65PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,070.0003/08/2005
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0002/23/2005
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,329.0002/23/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,715.0002/01/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,313.0001/12/2005
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,553.0001/12/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,990.0012/01/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,040.0011/04/2004
MS-65PCGSStack's/ANR1,725.0006/23/2004
MS-65PCGSStack's/ANR1,500.0006/01/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,760.0005/05/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,013.0003/25/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,860.0001/31/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0011/17/2003
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0011/17/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,783.0011/07/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,220.0009/01/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,801.0001/08/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,901.0011/25/2002
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,128.0007/27/2002
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,243.0006/09/2002

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Last Updated on May 15, 2024 at 01:30 AM

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