As of May, 2024, a 1863 3 Cents in circulated condition is worth between $500.00 and $1,350.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $1,500.00 and $50,000.00, 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 $23,500.00 in the 06/23/2014 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: 21,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Star Three Cent Silvers 1851-1872

1863 3 Cents (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-68+50,000.00
MS-6830,000.00
MS-67+22,500.00
MS-6712,500.00
MS-66+9,000.00
MS-666,500.00
MS-65+4,500.00
MS-654,000.00
MS-64+3,750.00
MS-643,500.00
MS-63+2,750.00
MS-632,500.00
MS-62+2,250.00
MS-622,000.00
MS-611,750.00
MS-601,500.00
AU-58+1,350.00
AU-581,250.00
AU-55+1,150.00
AU-551,100.00
AU-53+1,050.00
AU-531,000.00
AU-50+975.00
AU-50950.00
XF-45+925.00
XF-45900.00
XF-40875.00
VF-35850.00
VF-30825.00
VF-25800.00
VF-20775.00
F-15750.00
F-12725.00
VG-10700.00
VG-8675.00
G-6650.00
G-4600.00
AG-3500.00

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 State1,500.0050,000.009,937.50
About Uncirculated950.001,350.001,103.13
Extremely Fine875.00925.00900.00
Fine and Very Fine725.00850.00787.50
Good and Very Good600.00700.00656.25
Poor, Fair, and About Good500.00500.00500.00

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 1863 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1863 3 Cents (Proof)700.00750.00800.0020,000.00
1863/2 3 Cents (Proof)N/AN/A3,000.0030,000.00
1863 3 Cents, PL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A10,000.0035,000.00
1863 3 Cents, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A825.0050,000.00
1863/2 3 Cents, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A6,500.0085,000.00

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.

1863 3 Cents (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
$1,668.00
Lowest Sale Price
$8,625.00
Highest Sale Price
$4,089.33
Average Sale Price
$4,817.50
Most Recent Sale Price
47
Number of Sales
$192,198.56
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-689,775.009,775.009,775.00
MS-67+5,750.005,750.005,750.00
MS-673,048.008,812.506,587.56
MS-66+5,280.009,350.007,964.96
MS-661,668.008,625.004,089.33
MS-65+1,208.0023,500.005,092.40
MS-64863.005,170.002,102.43
MS-63978.001,880.001,312.00
MS-60748.003,960.001,442.50
AU-58633.004,935.002,754.00
AU-55529.001,110.00836.00
AU-50357.00519.00438.00
XF-45196.00259.00227.50
XF-40384.00720.00552.00
VF-20254.00254.00254.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1863 3 Cents (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from VF-20 to MS-68. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-65+ having the highest max price $23,500.00.

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 1863 3 Cents (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1863 3 Cents (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 63.64% share, followed by Legend Rare Coin Auctions / Stack's with 9.09% / 5.59% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1863 3 Cents (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-66+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions9,106.2512/07/2023
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions4,817.5005/25/2023
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions1,110.0012/14/2022
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions5,757.5010/20/2022
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,550.0010/09/2022
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,960.0007/17/2022
MS-66NGCLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,172.5004/28/2022
MS-66+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions7,931.2504/28/2022
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions5,640.0004/28/2022
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,440.0003/21/2022
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,520.0012/22/2021
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions720.0010/04/2021
MS-64PCGSScotsman3,068.0007/23/2021
MS-66+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions7,343.7505/27/2021
MS-66+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions8,812.5002/25/2021
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions7,800.0008/09/2020
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions6,756.2507/16/2020
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC3,500.0005/03/2020
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,320.0004/26/2020
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0002/26/2020
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions3,000.0001/12/2020
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,120.0001/12/2020
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,100.0009/08/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,360.0009/08/2019
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,560.0009/08/2019
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers750.0008/20/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,100.0007/14/2019
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers7,800.0005/15/2019
MS-66+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions9,350.0012/16/2018
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions5,280.0012/14/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,080.0011/11/2018
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions750.0008/19/2018
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers7,201.0006/13/2018
MS-66NGCSotheby's6,000.0005/21/2018
MS-64PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,642.5005/17/2018
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions6,168.7501/25/2018
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers7,050.0008/01/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions5,170.0006/08/2017
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers3,172.5003/29/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,585.0001/04/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,820.0010/31/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,350.0006/08/2016
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,880.0006/08/2016
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions4,700.0003/03/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions8,812.5002/04/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions8,225.0001/06/2016
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions5,875.0010/28/2015
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers3,818.7508/12/2015
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions4,935.0004/26/2015
MS-66+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions7,931.0002/19/2015
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions7,050.0002/01/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,314.6812/04/2014
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers7,050.0010/31/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions6,462.5010/08/2014
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions23,500.0006/23/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions5,728.1306/04/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,055.0002/27/2014
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions3,818.7501/08/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,406.0011/01/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,820.0008/08/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions7,638.0004/24/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions11,163.0003/21/2013
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers2,703.0002/22/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,056.0002/07/2013
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions19,975.0001/09/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,350.0001/09/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,233.0010/18/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0007/12/2012
MS-63NGCGoldberg Auctioneers978.0005/31/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,990.0002/02/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions6,613.0008/11/2011
MS-63ANACSStack's Bowers1,380.0006/14/2011
MS-67+NGCHeritage Auctions5,750.0004/27/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,600.0008/11/2010
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,760.0004/28/2010
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,213.0004/28/2010
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena2,990.0008/05/2009
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,955.0007/31/2009
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,725.0002/01/2009
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,323.0009/25/2008
MS-64PCGSStack's3,220.0008/21/2008
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions748.0012/10/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions748.0011/14/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0009/27/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,185.0005/01/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,150.0002/01/2007
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0002/01/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,450.0001/01/2007
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,243.0012/11/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0010/24/2006
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions519.0010/24/2006
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions633.0009/19/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions4,600.0008/13/2006
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions805.0007/07/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,070.0006/01/2006
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena2,300.0003/16/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions926.0003/02/2006
MS-60NONEStack's1,610.0003/01/2006
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,080.0002/09/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,530.0011/02/2005
MS-66PCGSStack's/ANR3,910.0010/06/2005
MS-65+PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,645.0009/18/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,220.0009/01/2005
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions9,775.0007/27/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,300.0006/02/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions863.0005/04/2005
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,070.0005/04/2005
MS-60NONEStack's2,760.0003/01/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,185.0002/23/2005
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0001/12/2005
MS-66NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,760.0001/10/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,358.0012/08/2004
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,093.0011/28/2004
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions3,048.0011/04/2004
MS-64NGCStack's1,265.0010/13/2004
MS-66NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,300.0010/11/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0009/09/2004
MS-64NGCStack's/ANR1,265.0006/23/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions891.0005/05/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,358.0005/05/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,530.0005/05/2004
MS-64NGCSuperior Galleries1,035.0001/25/2004
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0008/06/2003
MS-60NONEStack's1,064.0006/10/2003
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions259.0005/05/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,840.0005/01/2003
MS-60NONEStack's1,000.0003/11/2003
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions254.0001/13/2003
MS-60NONEStack's1,035.0009/10/2002
MS-66PCGSSuperior Galleries2,530.0008/01/2002
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,013.0001/30/2002
MS-65+NGCSuperior Galleries1,553.0010/01/2001
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions529.0005/01/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions977.0001/04/2001
MS-65+NGCSuperior Galleries1,208.0010/01/2000
AU-50NONEHeritage Auctions357.0010/01/2000
MS-66NONEBowers & Merena8,625.0008/30/1999
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,415.0008/01/1999
MS-66NGCSuperior Galleries1,955.0005/01/1999
MS-66NGCSuperior Galleries1,668.0005/01/1999
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,070.0004/22/1999
MS-67NONEBowers & Merena4,840.0005/20/1996
MS-60NONEStack's3,960.0005/01/1995

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