As of May, 2024, a 1870 3 Cents Nickel in circulated condition is worth between $200.00 and $275.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $300.00 and $5,000.00, 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 $4,600.00 in the 05/05/2004 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 (Proof) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-675,000.00
MS-66+2,750.00
MS-661,100.00
MS-65+900.00
MS-65750.00
MS-64+550.00
MS-64450.00
MS-63+425.00
MS-63400.00
MS-62+375.00
MS-62350.00
MS-61325.00
MS-60300.00
AU-58+275.00
AU-58225.00
AU-55+210.00
AU-55200.00

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 State300.005,000.001,051.92
About Uncirculated200.00275.00227.50

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 DDO & RPD FS-101 (Regular Strike)75.00235.00250.00275.00
1870 3 Cents Nickel, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A525.009,000.00
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 (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
$432.00
Lowest Sale Price
$2,760.00
Highest Sale Price
$1,102.11
Average Sale Price
$492.00
Most Recent Sale Price
107
Number of Sales
$117,925.29
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-673,600.004,600.003,979.33
MS-66+2,160.002,232.502,196.25
MS-66660.004,370.001,545.88
MS-65432.002,760.001,102.11
MS-641.851,725.00471.88
MS-63222.00472.00290.00
MS-62173.00990.00292.57
MS-61173.00253.00213.00
MS-60215.03288.00251.52
AU-58312.00312.00312.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1870 3 Cents Nickel (Proof) coin across various grades from AU-58 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $4,600.00.

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 (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1870 3 Cents Nickel (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 67.87% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Goldberg Auctioneers with 8.03% / 5.22% 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 (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 Auctions492.0005/17/2023
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers384.0003/29/2023
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions559.2012/18/2022
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers288.0008/31/2022
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers576.0006/17/2022
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0005/18/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions360.0005/11/2022
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,160.0003/21/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0012/01/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0011/22/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions492.0010/04/2021
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions456.0008/25/2021
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers552.0006/16/2021
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions252.0005/05/2021
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions456.0003/24/2021
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0012/09/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions266.4006/17/2020
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions480.0005/13/2020
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions750.0003/25/2020
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers288.0003/25/2020
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions240.0002/26/2020
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions3,600.0002/23/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0008/28/2019
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers312.0008/20/2019
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions204.0008/14/2019
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions210.0007/10/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0006/19/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions336.0005/01/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions571.2003/16/2019
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions222.0001/23/2019
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions456.0001/14/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions252.0010/17/2018
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions960.0008/19/2018
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions288.0006/20/2018
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers690.0006/13/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions960.0002/22/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions222.0001/09/2018
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers660.0011/08/2017
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions600.0009/07/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions504.0009/07/2017
MS-64PCGSBonham's292.0009/05/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,116.2508/02/2017
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers2,350.0006/21/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,175.0005/16/2017
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers2,115.0003/29/2017
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers235.0003/15/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions998.7510/31/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions305.5010/18/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions540.5009/07/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5009/07/2016
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions517.0008/10/2016
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions969.3807/07/2016
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers588.0006/06/2016
MS-66+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,232.5005/19/2016
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers470.0003/30/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,116.2502/04/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions675.6301/06/2016
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions616.8812/03/2015
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,004.0010/04/2015
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions763.7509/20/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,145.6207/12/2015
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers376.0001/27/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,175.0001/07/2015
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions705.0011/06/2014
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC950.0009/28/2014
MS-63NGCGreat Collections264.0008/31/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions305.5004/23/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions305.5003/31/2014
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers822.5003/27/2014
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions229.1303/03/2014
MS-65NGCGreat Collections801.9002/02/2014
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions705.0001/08/2014
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions764.0012/05/2013
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions823.0012/05/2013
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions282.0012/02/2013
MS-63NGCGreat Collections253.0011/10/2013
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers766.1011/08/2013
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers215.0311/08/2013
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,075.0010/13/2013
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC300.0009/22/2013
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC301.0008/11/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions382.0008/08/2013
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,764.0008/08/2013
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions235.0007/22/2013
MS-63NGCGreat Collections358.0007/07/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions329.0004/24/2013
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions223.0004/22/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,410.0003/21/2013
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions235.0002/07/2013
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions881.0002/07/2013
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions221.0001/09/2013
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions772.0001/09/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,293.0011/29/2012
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0011/29/2012
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers1,145.6311/16/2012
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions940.0010/29/2012
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions259.0010/18/2012
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,293.0009/06/2012
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions823.0008/02/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0007/12/2012
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers910.6306/29/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0005/30/2012
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers403.0003/22/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions374.0001/03/2012
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions978.0001/03/2012
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0001/03/2012
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0012/19/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0012/08/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0012/05/2011
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers978.0011/15/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0011/08/2011
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0010/13/2011
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0010/13/2011
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,157.0008/18/2011
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers403.0008/15/2011
MS-65PCGSScotsman920.0007/29/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions374.0007/07/2011
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers1,495.0006/14/2011
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0004/18/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions360.0003/17/2011
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0001/05/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions293.0010/27/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0009/22/2010
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena1,009.0006/17/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions460.0004/28/2010
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0004/28/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0003/24/2010
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0001/06/2010
MS-65PCGSScotsman1,323.0010/16/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0009/11/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions460.0009/11/2009
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0003/04/2009
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,392.0003/01/2009
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena1,167.0003/01/2009
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0002/18/2009
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0002/01/2009
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0002/01/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions345.0001/01/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,840.0012/04/2008
MS-62PCGSDavid Lawrence RC334.0010/16/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,013.0010/01/2008
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0002/13/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions431.0001/09/2008
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC345.0012/27/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0010/02/2007
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0008/15/2007
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions288.0008/15/2007
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0007/12/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0005/01/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0003/20/2007
MS-65NGCGoldberg Auctioneers1,380.0002/13/2007
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0002/01/2007
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena1,610.0002/01/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0001/09/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0001/09/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0011/29/2006
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0010/24/2006
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0010/24/2006
MS-65PCGSStack's/ANR1,500.0010/05/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions348.0010/04/2006
MS-65NGCSuperior Galleries1,380.0009/10/2006
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,610.0008/13/2006
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0006/01/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions3,738.0004/26/2006
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,553.0004/06/2006
MS-65PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,610.0003/14/2006
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,351.0003/02/2006
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions299.0001/24/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0001/09/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions575.0001/09/2006
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0001/01/2006
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,691.0011/28/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,070.0011/02/2005
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0010/23/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0009/26/2005
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0009/01/2005
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,610.0009/01/2005
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0009/01/2005
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0007/27/2005
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0007/27/2005
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena1,840.0007/25/2005
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC290.0006/27/2005
MS-66NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,610.0005/25/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0005/09/2005
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions345.0002/28/2005
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0002/23/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions403.0001/17/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0001/17/2005
MS-66NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,725.0001/10/2005
MS-65NGCBowers & Merena1,438.0012/02/2004
MS-65PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,955.0011/30/2004
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC431.0011/28/2004
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions426.0011/08/2004
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions368.0011/04/2004
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions265.0006/07/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,323.0006/03/2004
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions4,600.0005/05/2004
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,438.0001/31/2004
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena1,898.0012/04/2003
MS-65NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,438.0012/01/2003
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,438.0011/07/2003
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions178.0009/22/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions403.0009/01/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0007/26/2003
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,725.0002/24/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0001/08/2003
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions256.0001/01/2003
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,438.0011/25/2002
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0011/21/2002
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions575.0009/01/2002
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0009/01/2002
MS-65PCGSSuperior Galleries1,438.0008/01/2002
MS-65NGCBowers & Merena1,265.0006/27/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions357.0003/20/2002
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0002/24/2002
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,150.0002/18/2002
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions230.0001/13/2002
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0008/15/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions360.0005/23/2001
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions472.0005/01/2001
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,178.0005/01/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0005/01/2001
MS-65NGCBowers & Merena805.0003/15/2001
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0002/15/2001
MS-65NONEBowers & Merena1,438.0001/03/2001
MS-65PCGSKingswood Galleries977.0010/12/2000
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,035.0010/02/2000
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,150.0010/02/2000
MS-65NGCGoldberg Auctioneers1,092.0010/02/2000
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,150.0010/02/2000
MS-65NGCGoldberg Auctioneers1,150.0010/02/2000
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0008/06/2000
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0008/05/2000
MS-65PCGSSuperior Galleries1,121.0003/02/2000
MS-61NONEGoldberg Auctioneers173.0002/06/2000
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0002/01/2000
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0001/08/2000
MS-66PCGSSuperior Galleries4,370.0009/19/1999
MS-65NGCGoldberg Auctioneers1,045.0005/31/1999
MS-62NONEDavid Akers990.0010/01/1997
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,485.0008/14/1996
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena825.0005/20/1996
MS-66NGCStack's1,980.0010/10/1995
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,210.0010/05/1995
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena2,530.0005/01/1995
MS-65NONEStack's798.0010/01/1992
MS-64NONEStack's605.0010/01/1992
MS-64NONEB. Max Mehl1.8506/01/1941
MS-64NONENumismatic Gallery6.0005/01/1941

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