As of May, 2024, a 1885 3 Cents Nickel in circulated condition is worth between $1,500.00 and $4,500.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $4,750.00 and $35,000.00, 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 $29,900.00 in the 01/06/2010 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: 1,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Series: Liberty Head Three Cent Nickels 1865-1889

1885 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-6735,000.00
MS-66+25,000.00
MS-6622,500.00
MS-65+17,500.00
MS-6515,000.00
MS-64+11,000.00
MS-6410,000.00
MS-63+8,500.00
MS-637,500.00
MS-62+6,000.00
MS-625,500.00
MS-615,000.00
MS-604,750.00
AU-58+4,500.00
AU-584,250.00
AU-55+4,100.00
AU-554,000.00
AU-53+3,850.00
AU-533,750.00
AU-50+3,600.00
AU-503,500.00
XF-45+3,350.00
XF-453,250.00
XF-403,000.00
VF-352,750.00
VF-302,500.00
VF-252,400.00
VF-202,300.00
F-152,100.00
F-122,000.00
VG-101,800.00
VG-81,700.00
G-61,600.00
G-41,500.00

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 State4,750.0035,000.0013,326.92
About Uncirculated3,500.004,500.003,943.75
Extremely Fine3,000.003,350.003,200.00
Fine and Very Fine2,000.002,750.002,341.67
Good and Very Good1,500.001,800.001,650.00

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 1885 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1885 3 Cents Nickel (Proof)85.00275.00300.0010,000.00
1885 3 Cents Nickel, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A525.0017,500.00
1885 3 Cents Nickel, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A5,500.005,500.00

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.

1885 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
$1,840.00
Lowest Sale Price
$20,700.00
Highest Sale Price
$11,632.03
Average Sale Price
$9,000.00
Most Recent Sale Price
27
Number of Sales
$314,064.75
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-675,750.0019,119.0012,434.50
MS-66+21,150.0021,150.0021,150.00
MS-661,495.0029,900.0015,473.07
MS-65+1,840.0020,700.0011,632.03
MS-64+7,763.007,763.007,763.00
MS-644,025.008,775.006,815.00
MS-63518.007,475.003,936.13
MS-621,783.007,637.504,619.10
MS-615,040.005,040.005,040.00
MS-601,150.002,310.001,730.00
AU-582,530.002,530.002,530.00
AU-55776.003,407.502,322.44
AU-531,265.002,585.001,925.00
AU-501,440.003,055.001,970.00
XF-45748.003,290.002,241.27
XF-40891.002,585.002,004.33
VF-351,560.002,585.002,286.25
VF-301,645.001,997.501,832.37
VF-20230.001,560.00884.43

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1885 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 $29,900.00.

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 1885 3 Cents Nickel (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1885 3 Cents Nickel (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 63.56% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Superior Galleries with 11.02% / 7.63% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1885 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-61NGCStack's Bowers5,040.0008/24/2023
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions1,560.0011/30/2022
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers1,140.0011/09/2022
MS-62PCGSDavid Lawrence RC4,425.0008/14/2022
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions2,880.0003/21/2022
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions9,000.0012/19/2021
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions4,680.0001/24/2021
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions2,640.0011/22/2020
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers6,000.0006/23/2020
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions1,440.0004/26/2020
MS-65+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions9,400.0003/26/2020
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers2,040.0003/25/2020
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions4,080.0002/23/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions7,440.0001/12/2020
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions2,280.0009/08/2019
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions8,400.0008/18/2019
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0007/14/2019
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions1,560.0006/09/2019
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions1,680.0003/16/2019
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers8,700.0003/05/2019
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions4,800.0009/09/2018
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions1,560.0009/07/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions9,987.5008/02/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions11,456.2501/04/2017
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions2,232.5001/04/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions8,225.0010/31/2016
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions3,407.5010/31/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions9,987.5009/07/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions7,050.0008/10/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions9,987.5007/07/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions16,450.0006/08/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions8,225.0004/27/2016
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions3,055.0003/03/2016
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions1,997.5002/04/2016
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions2,585.0001/06/2016
MS-64PCGSScotsman7,820.0007/24/2015
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions3,055.0007/12/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions16,450.0006/07/2015
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions3,055.0004/26/2015
XF-45NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,800.0002/08/2015
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions5,170.0001/07/2015
VF-30PCGSGreat Collections1,854.6009/14/2014
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions3,055.0008/05/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions22,325.0006/23/2014
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions2,585.0006/04/2014
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions4,993.7502/03/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions12,925.0001/08/2014
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions1,997.5001/08/2014
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers15,275.0011/08/2013
XF-45PCGSStack's Bowers2,820.0011/08/2013
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions21,150.0011/01/2013
AU-55ANACSDavid Lawrence RC2,600.0009/01/2013
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions3,290.0006/05/2013
MS-64PCGSBonham's8,775.0006/03/2013
XF-45ICGStack's Bowers1,528.0005/30/2013
VF-30ANACSStack's Bowers1,645.0005/30/2013
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions12,925.0004/24/2013
VF-35PCGSStack's Bowers2,585.0004/16/2013
VF-35PCGSStack's Bowers2,585.0002/22/2013
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions2,115.0001/09/2013
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions8,225.0001/09/2013
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions14,100.0010/18/2012
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers7,637.5008/04/2012
VF-20ANACSStack's Bowers834.0003/22/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions20,700.0003/08/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions7,475.0001/03/2012
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions20,700.0001/03/2012
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions7,763.0001/03/2012
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions2,530.0012/08/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions6,900.0010/13/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions14,950.0008/11/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions11,500.0008/11/2011
XF-45PCIScotsman1,668.0007/29/2011
XF-45ANACSScotsman1,610.0007/29/2011
VF-35PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,415.0004/14/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions17,250.0002/03/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions6,900.0008/11/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions29,900.0001/06/2010
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena4,830.0011/13/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions16,991.0007/01/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions18,975.0003/01/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions14,950.0003/01/2009
MS-65+NGCStack's7,475.0001/01/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions19,550.0001/01/2009
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions920.0005/28/2008
MS-64PCGSStack's7,000.0002/26/2008
MS-65+PCGSStack's16,000.0011/13/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions1,150.0009/27/2007
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions1,035.0004/02/2007
MS-65+NGCBowers & Merena9,200.0002/01/2007
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions1,265.0010/24/2006
AU-55ANACSDavid Lawrence RC2,306.0009/04/2006
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena12,075.0002/04/2006
MS-66NGCSuperior Galleries12,650.0011/17/2005
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions1,035.0011/07/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions17,250.0009/01/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions16,100.0006/02/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions16,100.0005/04/2005
MS-66NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities10,350.0003/08/2005
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries2,990.0002/20/2005
MS-66PCGSSuperior Galleries8,338.0002/20/2005
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions19,119.0002/01/2005
XF-45PCGSStack's2,200.0001/19/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,025.0001/12/2005
MS-62NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,783.0011/28/2004
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions891.0009/09/2004
MS-66PCGSSuperior Galleries23,000.0008/16/2004
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions472.0007/26/2004
MS-66NONESuperior Galleries1,495.0006/02/2002
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions748.0002/01/2002
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions776.0005/01/2001
VF-20NONEHeritage Auctions230.0010/01/2000
MS-63NONESuperior Galleries518.0006/05/2000
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries1,840.0009/19/1999
MS-66NGCSuperior Galleries2,013.0009/19/1999
MS-63PCGSSuperior Galleries1,150.0009/19/1999
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions5,750.0008/01/1998
MS-60NONEStack's2,310.0010/10/1995

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

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