As of May, 2024, a 1875 3 Cents Nickel in circulated condition is worth between $25.00 and $250.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $275.00 and $12,500.00, 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 $18,400.00 in the 09/01/2005 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: 228,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Series: Liberty Head Three Cent Nickels 1865-1889

1875 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-6712,500.00
MS-66+3,000.00
MS-661,750.00
MS-65+1,250.00
MS-651,100.00
MS-64+750.00
MS-64600.00
MS-63+450.00
MS-63375.00
MS-62+350.00
MS-62325.00
MS-61300.00
MS-60275.00
AU-58+250.00
AU-58225.00
AU-55+210.00
AU-55200.00
AU-53+185.00
AU-53175.00
AU-50+160.00
AU-50150.00
XF-45+135.00
XF-45125.00
XF-40100.00
VF-3580.00
VF-3075.00
VF-2570.00
VF-2065.00
F-1560.00
F-1255.00
VG-1050.00
VG-845.00
G-640.00
G-435.00
AG-330.00
FR-225.00
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 State275.0012,500.001,771.15
About Uncirculated150.00250.00194.38
Extremely Fine100.00135.00120.00
Fine and Very Fine55.0080.0067.50
Good and Very Good35.0050.0042.50
Poor, Fair, and About Good25.0040.0031.67

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 1875 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1875 3 Cents Nickel (Proof)200.00275.00300.006,000.00
1875 3 Cents Nickel, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A850.004,500.00
1875 3 Cents Nickel, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A10,000.0015,000.00

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.

1875 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

$546.00

Lowest Sale Price
$1,980.00

Highest Sale Price
$716.14

Average Sale Price
$1,020.00

Most Recent Sale Price
39

Number of Sales
$27,929.51

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-672,760.0018,400.008,812.44
MS-66+1,880.002,750.002,207.50
MS-66863.004,993.751,680.63
MS-65+546.001,980.00716.14
MS-64213.00633.00325.84
MS-63115.001,540.00297.98
MS-62173.00264.00196.17
MS-61138.00138.00138.00
MS-6063.00127.0095.00
AU-58115.00576.00265.50
AU-5547.00159.00108.35
AU-5350.0050.0050.00
AU-50141.00141.00141.00
XF-4031.0074.0048.45
VF-3027.0035.0031.00
VF-2531.0036.0033.50
PO-136.0036.0036.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1875 3 Cents Nickel (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $18,400.00.

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 1875 3 Cents Nickel (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1875 3 Cents Nickel (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 73.37% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Stack's Bowers with 5.33% / 4.14% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1875 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-64PCGSHeritage Auctions516.0006/19/2023
MS-66+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,750.0012/18/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions528.0006/06/2022
MS-66+PCGSStack's Bowers2,160.0004/13/2022
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,040.0003/21/2022
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers1,020.0012/21/2021
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,500.0010/17/2021
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions576.0010/04/2021
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions720.0009/08/2021
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0005/12/2021
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0005/05/2021
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers4,800.0012/21/2020
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,080.0012/02/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0009/09/2020
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions630.0008/05/2020
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions288.0007/22/2020
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0005/20/2020
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions588.0004/01/2020
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,468.7503/26/2020
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0003/15/2020
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions630.0002/05/2020
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions3,840.0012/07/2019
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers216.0008/20/2019
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC675.0008/11/2019
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions180.0005/22/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0002/27/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions240.0002/06/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions228.0011/14/2018
AU-53NGCStack's Bowers50.0010/30/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions192.0009/05/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions192.0008/29/2018
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions600.0008/19/2018
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0005/16/2018
VF-30PCGSDavid Lawrence RC35.0004/16/2018
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions180.0003/20/2018
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0002/22/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions999.6011/02/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions240.0010/03/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,152.0009/07/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,175.0002/16/2017
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,880.0002/16/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,116.2510/03/2016
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,351.2509/29/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions282.0009/22/2016
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions940.0009/07/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0008/10/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2508/10/2016
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions646.2506/08/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions305.5005/03/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2508/16/2015
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions141.0006/07/2015
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions129.2505/31/2015
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions446.5004/19/2015
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC340.0003/22/2015
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers4,993.7502/06/2015
VF-25ANACSGreat Collections31.0012/21/2014
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions558.1312/04/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions235.0010/26/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions323.1310/26/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions352.5010/08/2014
MS-65+NGCLegend Rare Coin Auctions734.3807/17/2014
XF-40PCGSGreat Collections40.3506/15/2014
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions258.5006/09/2014
AU-55NGCGreat Collections101.2005/11/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions411.2504/23/2014
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions646.2504/23/2014
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC800.0003/23/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions423.0001/06/2014
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions329.0011/15/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0008/08/2013
PO-1NGCGreat Collections36.0006/02/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,645.0004/24/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions382.0004/24/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions284.0003/11/2013
AU-55PCGSStack's Bowers159.0002/22/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,645.0001/09/2013
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions646.0001/09/2013
VF-25ANACSGreat Collections36.0011/11/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0007/12/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions661.0006/18/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0004/18/2012
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions115.0012/19/2011
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions184.0011/08/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions311.0011/08/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions897.0010/13/2011
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions207.0008/29/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0008/11/2011
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions115.0007/04/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0006/01/2011
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions230.0003/17/2011
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions74.0003/14/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0002/21/2011
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions978.0002/03/2011
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions920.0001/05/2011
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena244.0011/09/2010
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,035.0003/24/2010
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions196.0012/03/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0009/11/2009
AU-58ICGHeritage Auctions127.0008/26/2009
AU-58ICGHeritage Auctions138.0007/22/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0003/01/2009
MS-65+PCGSScotsman604.0010/01/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0009/01/2008
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0008/11/2008
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions31.0007/28/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions351.0007/09/2008
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0007/09/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0005/28/2008
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions633.0001/09/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions4,600.0001/09/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0008/15/2007
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions115.0008/06/2007
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions690.0004/09/2007
MS-67PCGSStack's15,500.0003/01/2007
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena1,840.0002/01/2007
MS-66PCGSSuperior Galleries2,070.0001/01/2007
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC230.0010/23/2006
MS-67PCGSStack's/ANR14,000.0010/05/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,840.0008/13/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,070.0002/09/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,553.0002/09/2006
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions63.0001/30/2006
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0010/12/2005
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions178.0009/26/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions242.0009/26/2005
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions18,400.0009/01/2005
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions661.0008/14/2005
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC178.0006/27/2005
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions92.0006/05/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0006/02/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions4,543.0006/02/2005
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions546.0006/02/2005
MS-66PCGSSuperior Galleries2,300.0005/29/2005
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions575.0005/04/2005
MS-66NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,495.0003/08/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions863.0002/23/2005
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions12,219.0002/01/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0001/23/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0001/19/2005
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0012/13/2004
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC805.0011/28/2004
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions27.0011/21/2004
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0011/08/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,035.0011/04/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,663.0011/03/2004
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions155.0007/26/2004
MS-66PCGSStack's/ANR1,610.0006/23/2004
MS-66PCGSStack's/ANR1,400.0006/01/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions641.0003/10/2004
MS-63NONEGoldberg Auctioneers115.0001/28/2004
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions47.0012/24/2003
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena2,358.0012/04/2003
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions604.0003/05/2003
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers633.0002/24/2003
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions161.0002/24/2002
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions981.0008/08/2001
MS-63NONEHeritage Auctions345.0005/01/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions213.0004/07/2001
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries575.0010/01/2000
MS-65+PCGSStack's661.0009/12/2000
MS-63NONEGoldberg Auctioneers242.0002/06/2000
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions661.0002/01/2000
MS-67NGCBowers & Merena3,450.0003/18/1999
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena1,610.0011/12/1998
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions2,760.0008/01/1998
MS-66PCGSSuperior Galleries1,155.0002/01/1998
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,870.0010/05/1995
MS-63NONEStack's1,540.0010/01/1992
MS-65+NGCRARCOA1,980.0008/10/1990