As of May, 2024, a 1870 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 $10,000.00, 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 $6,900.00 in the 06/02/2005 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: 1,335,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Series: Liberty Head Three Cent Nickels 1865-1889

1870 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-6710,000.00
MS-66+2,500.00
MS-662,000.00
MS-65+900.00
MS-65700.00
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

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 State200.0010,000.001,427.69
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 Good20.0020.0020.00

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 (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, 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 (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:
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1m 6m 1y 3y All
$396.00
Lowest Sale Price
$1,380.00
Highest Sale Price
$630.86
Average Sale Price
$528.00
Most Recent Sale Price
62
Number of Sales
$39,113.53
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-672,990.006,900.004,652.50
MS-66+1,680.004,406.252,735.54
MS-66891.006,469.002,071.13
MS-65+396.001,380.00630.86
MS-64+228.00357.00279.00
MS-6431.00690.00257.91
MS-63121.00235.00172.24
MS-6299.88360.00152.04
MS-6183.00122.2097.70
MS-6074.00120.0096.17
AU-5850.001,947.00156.04
AU-5542.00546.00124.45
AU-5363.0074.0068.50
AU-5045.0085.0065.00
XF-4539.0053.0046.00
XF-4027.0039.0033.25
VF-3033.0033.0033.00
VF-2520.0031.0026.00
F-1521.0021.0021.00
F-1218.0018.0018.00
VG-1015.0015.0015.00
VG-815.0015.0015.00
FR-236.0036.0036.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1870 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-67 having the highest max price $6,900.00.

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 (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1870 3 Cents Nickel (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 78.01% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Stack's Bowers with 7.80% / 6.38% 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 (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-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,443.6001/14/2024
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC300.0004/30/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions300.0004/17/2023
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions312.0004/12/2023
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers168.0004/12/2023
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers168.0003/29/2023
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions130.0003/08/2023
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers288.0002/01/2023
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers216.0012/13/2022
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers528.0011/09/2022
AU-55PCGSDavid Lawrence RC140.0010/30/2022
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions210.0009/28/2022
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions5,040.0008/28/2022
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions480.0008/10/2022
AU-58PCGSScotsman1,947.0007/22/2022
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0007/13/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0006/22/2022
MS-62ANACSStack's Bowers312.0005/18/2022
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0003/21/2022
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions114.0003/14/2022
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions264.0003/14/2022
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions504.0002/09/2022
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,860.0011/14/2021
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions552.0011/10/2021
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions111.0010/27/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions246.0008/26/2021
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions132.0008/18/2021
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC640.0007/25/2021
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers312.0006/16/2021
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions186.0006/08/2021
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions481.2002/17/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0001/06/2021
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions456.0012/09/2020
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0012/09/2020
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions252.0011/11/2020
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions516.0009/23/2020
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions120.0009/09/2020
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions252.0008/26/2020
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions126.0008/19/2020
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers432.0008/11/2020
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions240.0008/05/2020
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers432.0007/29/2020
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers85.0006/10/2020
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions492.0005/27/2020
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,586.2503/26/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions228.0002/26/2020
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers30.0002/18/2020
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions690.0002/12/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0010/30/2019
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,680.0008/18/2019
VG-10PCGSDavid Lawrence RC15.0008/11/2019
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC500.0006/02/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0002/27/2019
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0002/27/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0002/27/2019
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,920.0001/14/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions252.0012/05/2018
MS-64+NGCHeritage Auctions228.0011/21/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions331.2010/24/2018
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers132.0009/26/2018
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions396.0009/19/2018
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0005/16/2018
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers85.0004/18/2018
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions79.0004/17/2018
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions74.0004/17/2018
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers80.0003/28/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions216.0003/27/2018
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers228.0002/28/2018
MS-66+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,290.0001/25/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions168.0012/12/2017
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0010/17/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions240.0010/10/2017
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions240.0008/29/2017
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions360.0008/15/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2508/02/2017
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,467.5008/02/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5006/08/2017
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions446.5005/16/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,820.0004/26/2017
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions205.6303/28/2017
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions176.2503/14/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5002/16/2017
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions119.0012/27/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions211.5012/20/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5011/29/2016
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions235.0011/15/2016
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions446.5010/31/2016
AU-50PCGSDavid Lawrence RC45.0010/24/2016
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0009/20/2016
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0009/03/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0008/10/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions517.0008/10/2016
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,525.0006/08/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,291.2506/08/2016
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers176.2506/01/2016
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions141.0005/03/2016
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions79.0003/29/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions517.0003/03/2016
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions188.0002/07/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,232.5001/06/2016
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions99.8809/22/2015
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions84.0007/28/2015
MS-64+NGCScotsman357.0007/24/2015
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions101.0506/14/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5006/07/2015
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions129.2505/31/2015
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions129.2505/31/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,795.4005/12/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,055.0005/12/2015
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC750.0005/10/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions564.0004/26/2015
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0004/19/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions223.2503/10/2015
FR-2PCGSHeritage Auctions36.0011/30/2014
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections159.5011/30/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions528.7511/06/2014
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions94.0011/02/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions223.2510/26/2014
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions141.0009/15/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections1,100.0009/07/2014
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,406.2509/04/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5009/04/2014
MS-65+NGCGreat Collections662.2007/20/2014
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions587.5007/10/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions141.0004/14/2014
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions123.3804/14/2014
MS-65+NGCGreat Collections506.0003/02/2014
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions122.2001/20/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,525.0001/08/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions675.6301/08/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions382.0011/01/2013
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC200.0010/13/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions317.0010/07/2013
VF-25PCGSGreat Collections31.0009/29/2013
VG-8PCGSGreat Collections15.0009/29/2013
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions121.0009/23/2013
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions170.0008/05/2013
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers152.7507/27/2013
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0005/13/2013
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions564.0004/22/2013
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions63.0002/11/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions235.0012/24/2012
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions141.0012/03/2012
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions100.0010/29/2012
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions558.0010/18/2012
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions53.0010/15/2012
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions129.0009/06/2012
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions646.0008/06/2012
MS-62PCGSDavid Lawrence RC175.0008/05/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0007/12/2012
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0007/12/2012
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers305.5007/01/2012
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers575.0003/22/2012
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions546.0002/02/2012
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions96.0001/30/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0011/08/2011
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions99.0010/03/2011
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions633.0009/07/2011
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions575.0008/11/2011
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions138.0007/11/2011
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions99.0006/01/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions299.0004/27/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0004/27/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions276.0004/27/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0001/05/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0012/02/2010
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena204.0011/09/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0010/27/2010
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0008/09/2010
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC253.0006/28/2010
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,553.0004/01/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions219.0003/24/2010
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions575.0003/24/2010
MS-62NGCDavid Lawrence RC150.0002/01/2010
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions50.0011/09/2009
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions173.0010/22/2009
AU-58ICGDavid Lawrence RC67.0008/20/2009
MS-61ICGHeritage Auctions99.0007/15/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0007/01/2009
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena633.0006/01/2009
AU-58DGSDavid Lawrence RC71.0003/12/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0003/01/2009
MS-62ICGHeritage Auctions127.0002/18/2009
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions27.0001/26/2009
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions51.0001/26/2009
AU-58ICGHeritage Auctions86.0001/12/2009
MS-62NGCDavid Lawrence RC138.0011/13/2008
F-12ANACSDavid Lawrence RC18.0011/03/2008
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions138.0010/01/2008
AU-58ICGHeritage Auctions51.0009/29/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0008/27/2008
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions39.0007/28/2008
F-15ANACSHeritage Auctions21.0007/14/2008
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions33.0007/09/2008
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena690.0006/01/2008
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions546.0004/30/2008
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena690.0004/01/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions638.0003/12/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0003/12/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,438.0002/13/2008
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions207.0001/09/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,438.0001/09/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions253.0010/02/2007
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers253.0009/25/2007
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC679.0008/30/2007
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC702.0006/14/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0004/09/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions219.0004/02/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions86.0004/02/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0002/01/2007
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena633.0002/01/2007
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions42.0001/22/2007
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0001/08/2007
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions150.0012/05/2006
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC690.0012/04/2006
AU-55PCGSDavid Lawrence RC71.0011/13/2006
AU-58PCGSDavid Lawrence RC81.0010/23/2006
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions173.0009/19/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions489.0009/13/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions253.0008/22/2006
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions81.0008/02/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0006/01/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0004/06/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions776.0003/02/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions207.0002/13/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions834.0002/09/2006
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions104.0001/30/2006
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions115.0001/11/2006
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions51.0001/08/2006
MS-66PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,800.0012/06/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions253.0011/07/2005
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions31.0009/25/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0009/01/2005
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions150.0008/21/2005
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions546.0006/29/2005
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC161.0006/27/2005
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions54.0006/08/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions6,900.0006/02/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,415.0006/02/2005
MS-67NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities3,680.0005/25/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0005/04/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,588.0002/23/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0002/23/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions6,469.0002/01/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0001/17/2005
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions104.0001/12/2005
VF-25ANACSHeritage Auctions27.0001/02/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions39.0012/08/2004
VF-25ANACSHeritage Auctions20.0011/21/2004
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions37.0011/21/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions737.0010/31/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,006.0009/09/2004
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions121.0006/23/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,553.0005/05/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,105.0005/05/2004
MS-66NGCSuperior Galleries1,495.0004/02/2004
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0012/10/2003
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena2,070.0012/04/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions184.0012/03/2003
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions74.0010/29/2003
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions138.0010/08/2003
MS-63NONEGoldberg Auctioneers184.0009/17/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0009/01/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions651.0008/06/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions185.0006/02/2003
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions604.0005/21/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0005/01/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0003/20/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions190.0002/05/2003
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions575.0002/01/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0002/01/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions635.0002/01/2003
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions75.0012/07/2002
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions121.0007/28/2002
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions83.0004/28/2002
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions51.0006/27/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0004/07/2001
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions891.0004/05/2001
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0001/06/2001
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions661.0001/04/2001
AU-55PCIHeritage Auctions69.0008/31/2000
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions2,990.0008/01/1998

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