As of May, 2024, a 1860 3 Cents in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $800.00 and $30,000.00, 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 $21,000.00 in the 11/22/2020 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: James Barton Longacre
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 14.30 millimeters
Weight: 0.75 grams
Mintage: 1,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Star Three Cent Silvers 1851-1873

1860 3 Cents (Proof) – Price Chart

If you are aware of your coin’s grade, refer to the following chart to determine its value:

GradePrice($)
MS-67+30,000.00
MS-6725,000.00
MS-66+17,500.00
MS-6615,000.00
MS-65+7,500.00
MS-654,500.00
MS-64+2,000.00
MS-641,750.00
MS-63+1,350.00
MS-631,250.00
MS-62+1,100.00
MS-621,000.00
MS-61850.00
MS-60800.00

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 State800.0030,000.007,828.57

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 1860 Three Cent Silver. 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1860 3 Cents (Regular Strike)65.00375.00400.0020,000.00
1860 3 Cents, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A1,500.0012,500.00

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.

1860 3 Cents (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

$330.00

Lowest Sale Price
$4,888.00

Highest Sale Price
$1,294.97

Average Sale Price
$1,140.00

Most Recent Sale Price
43

Number of Sales
$55,683.75

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-67+16,450.0016,450.0016,450.00
MS-6721,000.0021,000.0021,000.00
MS-66+5,520.005,520.005,520.00
MS-662,875.0011,100.005,817.83
MS-65+6,756.256,756.256,756.25
MS-657.0010,869.003,633.74
MS-64330.004,888.001,294.97
MS-63357.002,350.00740.68
MS-62345.002,420.00738.13
MS-61345.00613.13519.38
MS-60115.00291.40203.20
AU-501,320.001,320.001,320.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1860 3 Cents (Proof) coin across various grades from AU-50 to MS-67+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $21,000.00.

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 1860 3 Cents (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1860 3 Cents (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 54.78% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Bowers & Merena with 9.57% / 7.83% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1860 3 Cents (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-62PCGSStack's Bowers780.0008/24/2023
MS-66+NGCHeritage Auctions5,520.0010/09/2022
MS-64NGCGoldberg Auctioneers1,140.0009/28/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,200.0003/21/2022
MS-61PCGSDavid Lawrence RC613.1312/19/2021
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions4,320.0010/10/2021
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions600.0010/04/2021
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers1,440.0008/25/2021
MS-65+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions6,756.2505/27/2021
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers1,320.0003/10/2021
MS-63PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,350.0002/25/2021
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions21,000.0011/22/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0009/20/2020
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers960.0008/11/2020
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC706.0005/03/2020
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions11,100.0004/26/2020
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers115.0003/25/2020
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,820.0001/30/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions4,080.0001/12/2020
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0001/01/2020
MS-64PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,468.7506/27/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,400.0004/28/2019
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions705.6012/14/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions960.0008/19/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions960.0001/03/2018
MS-64PCGSBonham's1,638.0009/05/2017
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers3,055.0008/01/2017
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions3,525.0004/26/2017
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC3,550.0001/30/2017
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC3,800.0008/01/2016
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers705.0003/30/2016
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers3,525.0003/30/2016
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions16,450.0001/06/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions4,935.0008/16/2015
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions5,052.0002/19/2015
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0011/06/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions8,225.0006/23/2014
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions646.2506/04/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0004/23/2014
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions4,700.0002/13/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions940.0001/08/2014
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers291.4011/08/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions969.0011/01/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0007/11/2013
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions558.0004/24/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,293.0003/21/2013
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions10,869.0001/09/2013
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions705.0001/09/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,880.0010/18/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions588.0010/18/2012
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers3,231.2506/29/2012
MS-62PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers403.0005/31/2012
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions6,613.0002/02/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,181.0011/08/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0008/11/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions978.0004/27/2011
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers920.0003/31/2011
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0010/27/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0009/22/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0009/22/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions806.0008/11/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0008/11/2010
MS-63PCGSStack's518.0006/15/2010
MS-63PCGSStack's661.0006/15/2010
MS-62PCGSStack's375.0006/15/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0006/02/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0004/28/2010
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions748.0004/28/2010
MS-65NGCBowers & Merena3,640.0002/15/2010
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions4,025.0010/22/2009
MS-62ANACSBowers & Merena679.0009/22/2009
MS-65NGCStack's3,220.0001/01/2009
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC897.0012/29/2008
MS-64PCGSScotsman3,105.0010/01/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,150.0009/01/2008
MS-64PCGSStack's900.0008/21/2008
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena1,208.0004/01/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,006.0007/12/2007
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0010/24/2006
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena1,409.0008/16/2006
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions2,990.0008/13/2006
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC851.0006/19/2006
MS-65NGCGoldberg Auctioneers2,875.0005/30/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions863.0002/09/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,888.0009/01/2005
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0009/01/2005
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena2,875.0007/25/2005
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC443.0006/27/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0006/02/2005
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions431.0002/23/2005
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0001/17/2005
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions345.0001/17/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0012/08/2004
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC805.0011/28/2004
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena1,265.0007/08/2004
MS-65NGCStack's/ANR2,185.0006/23/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,064.0006/03/2004
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions2,990.0005/05/2004
MS-61ANACSGoldberg Auctioneers345.0001/28/2004
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions2,875.0002/01/2003
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions2,252.0002/01/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,335.0010/03/2001
MS-63NONEHeritage Auctions357.0004/05/2001
MS-64ICGHeritage Auctions575.0003/01/2001
MS-64NONER.M. Smythe550.0011/01/2000
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions661.0001/08/2000
MS-65NONEBowers & Merena2,875.0011/11/1999
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,645.0006/01/1998
MS-62NONEDavid Akers2,420.0010/01/1997
MS-63NONEBowers & Merena1,980.0005/20/1996
AU-50NONEAkers, Stack's, RARCOA, Superior1,320.0011/29/1995
MS-65NONEStack's4,180.0010/01/1992
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena330.0010/01/1987
MS-65NONEBowers & Ruddy2,900.0009/01/1980
MS-65NONENumismatic Gallery7.0005/01/1941