As of May, 2024, a 1879 3 Cents Nickel, CAM in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $525.00 and $7,000.00, 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 $9,987.50 in the 02/27/2014 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: 3,200
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Series: Liberty Head Three Cent Nickels 1865-1889

1879 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-687,000.00
MS-67+3,500.00
MS-671,350.00
MS-66+1,250.00
MS-661,100.00
MS-65+950.00
MS-65800.00
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 State525.007,000.001,665.91

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 1879 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1879 3 Cents Nickel (Regular Strike)50.00400.00425.003,500.00
1879 3 Cents Nickel (Proof)80.00275.00300.004,250.00
1879 3 Cents Nickel, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A20,000.0020,000.00

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.

1879 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:
1m 6m 1y 3y All

$690.00

Lowest Sale Price
$4,140.00

Highest Sale Price
$1,318.32

Average Sale Price
$1,020.00

Most Recent Sale Price
90

Number of Sales
$118,648.40

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-682,585.009,987.505,006.62
MS-67+1,527.501,980.001,748.70
MS-67690.004,140.001,318.32
MS-66+705.00940.00804.22
MS-66432.001,265.00706.25
MS-65376.00575.00483.06
MS-64288.00441.00368.21
MS-63246.75246.75246.75

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1879 3 Cents Nickel, CAM (Proof) coin across various grades from MS-63 to MS-68. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-68 having the highest max price $9,987.50.

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 1879 3 Cents Nickel, CAM (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1879 3 Cents Nickel, CAM (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 72.80% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Bowers & Merena with 8.40% / 4.40% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1879 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-68NGCHeritage Auctions3,000.0007/23/2023
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,020.0005/10/2023
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions4,080.0005/07/2023
MS-68NGCLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,702.5007/28/2022
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,126.0005/15/2022
MS-67+NGCScotsman1,711.0011/05/2021
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,140.0010/13/2021
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions552.0008/25/2021
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions504.0007/14/2021
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers1,380.0006/16/2021
MS-66+PCGSStack's Bowers720.0003/31/2021
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,140.0012/30/2020
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0012/09/2020
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions5,520.0010/18/2020
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions870.0010/18/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions480.0010/17/2020
MS-68NGCScotsman3,186.0007/24/2020
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers576.0006/23/2020
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions840.0005/20/2020
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions720.0005/06/2020
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions552.0003/18/2020
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,140.0001/12/2020
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions504.0012/07/2019
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions843.6010/24/2019
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,080.0008/18/2019
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers456.0003/20/2019
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers660.0010/30/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0010/24/2018
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,080.0009/09/2018
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers720.0009/05/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0007/18/2018
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,880.0005/17/2018
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,200.0004/29/2018
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions720.0004/29/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0003/27/2018
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers1,200.0003/21/2018
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers408.0002/28/2018
MS-67PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers911.0002/19/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions552.0001/03/2018
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,980.0012/07/2017
MS-66+PCGSScotsman891.0011/03/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions504.0011/02/2017
MS-66PCGSKagin's734.3809/15/2017
MS-64NGCBonham's327.0009/05/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,057.5008/02/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions969.3807/06/2017
MS-67+NGCHeritage Auctions1,645.0007/06/2017
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers1,645.0006/21/2017
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions246.7506/20/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2504/26/2017
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions376.0003/21/2017
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers558.0002/13/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions2,056.2501/04/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions423.0011/29/2016
MS-67NGCStack's Bowers851.8711/02/2016
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,057.5010/31/2016
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers517.0010/12/2016
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions705.0007/19/2016
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions423.0007/05/2016
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions517.0006/08/2016
MS-68NGCStack's Bowers2,585.0003/30/2016
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions564.0003/03/2016
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions763.7501/06/2016
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions763.7512/03/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions675.6308/16/2015
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions998.7506/07/2015
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions2,350.0005/12/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions822.5004/26/2015
MS-67NGCStack's Bowers1,292.5003/27/2015
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,880.0003/01/2015
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5012/04/2014
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,005.8011/06/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,057.5009/04/2014
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions4,700.0006/04/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections357.5005/18/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,703.7504/23/2014
MS-65PCGSGreat Collections512.6003/30/2014
MS-65NGCDavid Lawrence RC510.0003/23/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,645.0002/27/2014
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions9,987.5002/27/2014
MS-66+NGCStack's Bowers808.4002/11/2014
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions763.7502/03/2014
MS-66+NGCStack's Bowers808.4001/28/2014
MS-66+NGCStack's Bowers808.4001/14/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions329.0001/13/2014
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers616.8812/24/2013
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers643.9011/08/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,116.0011/01/2013
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC850.0010/13/2013
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0009/25/2013
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers448.0004/16/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions441.0003/21/2013
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0003/21/2013
MS-66+NGCHeritage Auctions793.0003/04/2013
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,058.0002/07/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0001/09/2013
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers558.1311/16/2012
MS-66NGCGreat Collections770.0011/04/2012
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions690.0007/12/2012
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,405.0007/12/2012
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,093.0005/30/2012
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions489.0005/30/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0002/02/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0011/08/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions345.0010/13/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions389.0010/13/2011
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers690.0008/13/2011
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0008/11/2011
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0006/01/2011
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers738.0003/31/2011
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0002/28/2011
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,955.0002/03/2011
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions661.0001/05/2011
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions6,325.0012/02/2010
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,093.0011/01/2010
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0010/27/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions345.0009/22/2010
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions504.0008/11/2010
MS-66PCGSScotsman978.0007/23/2010
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC874.0007/12/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions389.0006/02/2010
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0004/28/2010
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions3,220.0001/06/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions350.0010/22/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions719.0010/22/2009
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions504.0007/31/2009
MS-66PCGSStack's650.0006/01/2009
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,093.0005/01/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions754.0003/01/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0003/01/2009
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0003/01/2009
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0001/01/2009
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena690.0001/01/2009
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena690.0001/01/2009
MS-66NGCSuperior Galleries805.0011/01/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions805.0010/01/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0010/01/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0009/01/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0007/30/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions383.0006/23/2008
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC575.0006/12/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions690.0004/07/2008
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena891.0004/01/2008
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC426.0003/24/2008
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,380.0003/06/2008
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions5,175.0001/09/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions403.0009/27/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0009/27/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,018.0009/27/2007
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions504.0008/15/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0008/15/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions748.0003/21/2007
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC851.0003/12/2007
MS-67PCGSStack's1,035.0003/01/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0002/01/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0002/01/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0010/24/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions920.0009/13/2006
MS-67NGCGoldberg Auctioneers1,265.0009/12/2006
MS-67NGCGoldberg Auctioneers1,208.0009/12/2006
MS-67NGCGoldberg Auctioneers1,150.0009/12/2006
MS-66NGCGoldberg Auctioneers863.0009/12/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0007/07/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,093.0007/07/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,208.0006/01/2006
MS-66PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities750.0003/14/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions431.0003/06/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,150.0002/09/2006
MS-67NGCBowers & Merena1,150.0002/04/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0001/25/2006
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,311.0001/16/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0001/01/2006
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions532.0012/25/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,150.0012/21/2005
MS-67NGCSuperior Galleries1,150.0011/17/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0011/02/2005
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0009/26/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0009/01/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,150.0009/01/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0009/01/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0009/01/2005
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions546.0009/01/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0007/27/2005
MS-67PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,100.0007/25/2005
MS-67NGCBowers & Merena1,380.0007/25/2005
MS-67NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,380.0007/25/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,208.0006/29/2005
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0006/02/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0005/04/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0005/04/2005
MS-67NGCBowers & Merena1,064.0004/07/2005
MS-66PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,035.0003/08/2005
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0002/23/2005
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0002/23/2005
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions5,750.0002/23/2005
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0002/23/2005
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,455.0001/12/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0001/12/2005
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0001/12/2005
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions6,900.0011/04/2004
MS-68NGCBowers & Merena5,175.0010/29/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions618.0010/20/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0009/29/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,668.0009/09/2004
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions500.0009/09/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,783.0008/18/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions891.0008/18/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions311.0006/03/2004
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0006/03/2004
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,375.0006/03/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0005/05/2004
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions414.0003/31/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,438.0002/25/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0002/04/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions834.0002/04/2004
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions403.0002/02/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0001/21/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions661.0012/17/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions719.0011/17/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0011/07/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions633.0010/08/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions426.0009/24/2003
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0009/03/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0009/01/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions414.0007/30/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions690.0007/26/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions651.0003/20/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions661.0002/05/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0002/01/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions759.0001/15/2003
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions2,070.0001/08/2003
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0001/08/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0001/08/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions664.0012/07/2002
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,783.0011/21/2002
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,064.0011/21/2002
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions552.0009/01/2002
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions4,140.0009/01/2002
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0009/01/2002
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions604.0007/27/2002
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0007/02/2002
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions604.0006/11/2002
MS-67PCGSBowers & Merena1,265.0003/21/2002
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions805.0002/20/2002
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions725.0012/12/2001
MS-67NGCBowers & Merena1,610.0008/06/2001
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions675.0007/11/2001
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena546.0006/28/2001
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena529.0006/28/2001
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions410.0002/08/2001