As of May, 2024, a 1880 3 Cents Nickel, CAM in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $525.00 and $6,000.00, 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 $13,225.00 in the 11/28/2004 by renowned auctioneer David Lawrence RC, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: James Barton Longacre
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 17.90 millimeters
Weight: 1.94 grams
Mintage: 3,955
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Series: Liberty Head Three Cent Nickels 1865-1889

1880 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-67+6,000.00
MS-672,500.00
MS-66+1,500.00
MS-661,250.00
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 State525.006,000.001,537.50

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 1880 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1880 3 Cents Nickel (Regular Strike)100.00525.00550.006,500.00
1880 3 Cents Nickel (Proof)80.00275.00300.004,250.00

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.

1880 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
$517.00
Lowest Sale Price
$1,410.00
Highest Sale Price
$873.21
Average Sale Price
$1,260.00
Most Recent Sale Price
48
Number of Sales
$41,913.89
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-688,625.0013,225.0010,925.00
MS-67+2,160.009,400.005,227.62
MS-671,560.005,175.002,871.09
MS-66517.001,410.00873.21
MS-65360.00705.00518.24
MS-64335.00432.00382.96

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1880 3 Cents Nickel, CAM (Proof) coin across various grades from MS-64 to MS-68. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-68 having the highest max price $13,225.00.

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 1880 3 Cents Nickel, CAM (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1880 3 Cents Nickel, CAM (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 77.23% share, followed by Legend Rare Coin Auctions / Stack's Bowers with 4.95% / 4.95% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1880 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-66PCGSStack's Bowers1,260.0003/29/2023
MS-67+NGCHeritage Auctions2,160.0001/15/2023
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions900.0010/26/2022
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions5,520.0010/09/2022
MS-64PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions381.8809/11/2022
MS-67+NGCHeritage Auctions2,523.6007/17/2022
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,360.0005/08/2022
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,028.1301/27/2022
MS-67+PCGSStack's Bowers5,520.0011/30/2021
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,020.0008/18/2021
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC975.0007/04/2021
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions5,640.0001/24/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions360.0012/16/2020
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,560.0010/18/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0010/17/2020
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions960.0001/12/2020
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions384.0001/01/2020
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,920.0007/14/2019
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,586.2505/16/2019
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,800.0003/16/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0011/21/2018
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,920.0011/11/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,080.0008/19/2018
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,265.0005/24/2018
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,585.0005/17/2018
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,860.0012/07/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0011/02/2017
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions2,000.4009/07/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0004/26/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions734.3810/31/2016
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions7,050.0009/07/2016
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers3,055.0008/09/2016
MS-67+NGCHeritage Auctions5,875.0006/08/2016
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions528.7502/04/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0001/06/2016
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions517.0001/07/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions734.3807/21/2014
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions499.3807/10/2014
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions9,400.0006/04/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0001/08/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions4,406.0009/25/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions3,819.0003/21/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0001/09/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions852.0001/09/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0001/09/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions705.0011/29/2012
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers705.0011/16/2012
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions529.0010/18/2012
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions748.0005/30/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0004/18/2012
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC840.0003/29/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions335.0002/02/2012
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0001/03/2012
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers748.0011/15/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0010/13/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions776.0007/08/2010
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0007/05/2010
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions748.0004/28/2010
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions633.0002/22/2010
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC621.0004/06/2009
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions2,070.0004/01/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0002/01/2009
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC2,243.0010/13/2008
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions633.0008/27/2008
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions633.0004/23/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions3,220.0011/29/2007
MS-66PCGSStack's1,265.0010/16/2007
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions3,450.0009/27/2007
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0007/18/2007
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0003/01/2007
MS-65NGCBowers & Merena507.0003/01/2007
MS-67PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers3,910.0009/12/2006
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions8,625.0008/13/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0004/06/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions863.0004/06/2006
MS-66PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities700.0001/03/2006
MS-66PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities650.0001/03/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0001/01/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions690.0001/01/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions690.0001/01/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions690.0009/01/2005
MS-66PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities700.0007/25/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0006/02/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions5,175.0005/04/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0005/04/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0005/04/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions719.0002/23/2005
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions5,100.0002/01/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions776.0001/12/2005
MS-66PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,380.0011/30/2004
MS-68NGCDavid Lawrence RC13,225.0011/28/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions834.0011/04/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0003/24/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0002/25/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0009/01/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions719.0004/09/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0003/26/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0001/08/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions437.0007/27/2002
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions472.0007/27/2002
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena529.0006/28/2001

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

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