As of May, 2024, a 1884 3 Cents Nickel in circulated condition is worth between $1,000.00 and $6,750.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $7,000.00 and $60,000.00, 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 $42,300.00 in the 03/26/2020 by renowned auctioneer Legend Rare Coin Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: James Barton Longacre
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 17.90 millimeters
Weight: 1.94 grams
Mintage: 1,700
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Series: Liberty Head Three Cent Nickels 1865-1889

1884 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-6760,000.00
MS-66+50,000.00
MS-6645,000.00
MS-65+30,000.00
MS-6525,000.00
MS-64+17,500.00
MS-6415,000.00
MS-63+10,000.00
MS-638,500.00
MS-62+8,000.00
MS-627,500.00
MS-617,250.00
MS-607,000.00
AU-58+6,750.00
AU-586,500.00
AU-55+6,000.00
AU-555,750.00
AU-53+5,250.00
AU-535,000.00
AU-50+4,750.00
AU-504,500.00
XF-45+4,000.00
XF-453,500.00
XF-403,000.00
VF-352,500.00
VF-302,250.00
VF-252,000.00
VF-201,900.00
F-151,750.00
F-121,600.00
VG-101,400.00
VG-81,250.00
G-61,100.00
G-41,000.00

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 State7,000.0060,000.0022,365.38
About Uncirculated4,500.006,750.005,562.50
Extremely Fine3,000.004,000.003,500.00
Fine and Very Fine1,600.002,500.002,000.00
Good and Very Good1,000.001,400.001,187.50

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 1884 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1884 3 Cents Nickel (Proof)70.00275.00300.006,500.00
1884 3 Cents Nickel, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A450.0020,000.00
1884 3 Cents Nickel, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A4,500.0020,000.00

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.

1884 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
$1,980.00
Lowest Sale Price
$25,300.00
Highest Sale Price
$13,997.15
Average Sale Price
$15,600.00
Most Recent Sale Price
13
Number of Sales
$181,963.00
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6720,700.0020,700.0020,700.00
MS-665,175.0042,300.0022,281.29
MS-65+1,980.0025,300.0013,997.15
MS-646,900.0011,673.009,286.50
MS-63978.007,475.003,306.50
MS-624,700.004,700.004,700.00
MS-611,783.005,701.203,076.53
MS-601,680.001,680.001,680.00
AU-583,995.005,782.004,888.50
AU-551,150.005,170.004,100.00
AU-53978.004,846.883,141.22
AU-50633.002,173.751,371.55
XF-45431.003,360.001,715.54
XF-40316.002,250.131,141.68
VF-351,116.251,560.001,332.08
VF-30431.001,880.001,259.88
VF-251,410.001,410.001,410.00
VF-20247.001,772.001,058.50

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1884 3 Cents Nickel (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from VF-20 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66 having the highest max price $42,300.00.

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 1884 3 Cents Nickel (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1884 3 Cents Nickel (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 68.18% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Scotsman with 6.82% / 5.68% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1884 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
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions3,360.0003/21/2022
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions15,600.0011/22/2020
AU-58PCGSScotsman5,782.0011/06/2020
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions5,160.0008/09/2020
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions42,300.0003/26/2020
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions1,680.0001/12/2020
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0010/24/2019
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions1,500.0009/08/2019
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0008/18/2019
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions1,920.0007/14/2019
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions1,680.0012/14/2018
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions2,040.0006/17/2018
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions5,701.2006/17/2018
VF-30PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,700.0003/05/2018
VF-30PCGSStack's Bowers1,380.0011/08/2017
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions4,320.0011/02/2017
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions1,560.0009/07/2017
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions3,995.0007/06/2017
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions5,170.0002/16/2017
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions4,700.0001/04/2017
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions1,880.0007/07/2016
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions1,116.2501/06/2016
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions2,115.0012/03/2015
VF-25PCGSStack's Bowers1,410.0007/20/2015
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions2,585.0006/07/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions18,800.0005/12/2015
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0004/26/2015
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions1,997.5003/01/2015
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions3,055.0002/01/2015
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions1,292.5001/07/2015
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions1,997.5011/06/2014
XF-45PCGSGreat Collections3,025.0009/28/2014
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0009/04/2014
XF-45NGCStack's Bowers1,762.5008/08/2014
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions1,292.5008/05/2014
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions4,846.8808/05/2014
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions4,700.0006/04/2014
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions2,585.0004/23/2014
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers2,250.1303/27/2014
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions4,700.0001/08/2014
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers1,772.0005/30/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions20,698.0001/09/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions19,975.0010/18/2012
AU-50NGCStack's Bowers2,173.7506/29/2012
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions805.0004/18/2012
AU-50NGCGreat Collections1,980.0003/18/2012
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions3,220.0002/02/2012
MS-61ANACSScotsman1,783.0010/21/2011
XF-45ANACSScotsman1,064.0010/21/2011
AU-50PCIScotsman633.0010/21/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions11,673.0008/11/2011
MS-63PCIScotsman978.0007/29/2011
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions20,700.0007/07/2011
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions29,900.0004/27/2011
MS-63NONEStack's2,990.0011/01/2008
MS-63NONEStack's1,783.0006/01/2008
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena23,000.0006/01/2008
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions1,093.0001/21/2008
MS-65+PCGSStack's17,750.0011/13/2007
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions978.0008/15/2007
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions805.0004/02/2007
AU-50NGCGoldberg Auctioneers1,438.0002/13/2007
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions431.0001/09/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions19,550.0004/26/2006
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions7,475.0011/02/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions633.0009/26/2005
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions10,350.0009/01/2005
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions1,035.0009/01/2005
MS-65+PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities22,000.0007/25/2005
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions1,150.0006/06/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions20,700.0006/02/2005
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions690.0005/09/2005
MS-65+NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities25,300.0003/08/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions19,119.0002/01/2005
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions431.0012/13/2004
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions506.0007/26/2004
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions460.0007/26/2004
MS-64PCGSSuperior Galleries6,900.0005/31/2004
XF-45NONEGoldberg Auctioneers719.0001/28/2004
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0002/01/2003
MS-65+NGCSuperior Galleries13,800.0006/02/2002
MS-66NONESuperior Galleries5,175.0006/02/2002
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions316.0001/04/2001
VF-20NONEHeritage Auctions247.0010/01/2000
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions5,175.0008/01/1998
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions3,680.0001/09/1998
MS-65+NGCRARCOA3,080.0007/01/1996
MS-65+NONEBowers & Merena1,980.0006/24/1996

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

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