As of May, 2024, a 1864 3 Cents in circulated condition is worth between $550.00 and $750.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $800.00 and $12,500.00, 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 $16,800.00 in the 09/08/2019 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: 470
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Star Three Cent Silvers 1851-1873

1864 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+12,500.00
MS-679,000.00
MS-66+5,000.00
MS-664,000.00
MS-65+2,750.00
MS-652,500.00
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
AU-58+750.00
AU-58700.00
AU-55+675.00
AU-55650.00
AU-53+625.00
AU-53600.00
AU-50+575.00
AU-50550.00

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 State800.0012,500.003,275.00
About Uncirculated550.00750.00640.63

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 1864 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1864 3 Cents (Regular Strike)600.001,650.001,700.0050,000.00
1864 3 Cents, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A1,500.0075,000.00
1864 3 Cents, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A7,500.0015,000.00

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.

1864 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

$36.00

Lowest Sale Price
$1,920.00

Highest Sale Price
$1,132.80

Average Sale Price
$1,920.00

Most Recent Sale Price
41

Number of Sales
$46,444.90

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-67+7,051.1810,575.009,175.39
MS-673,760.0013,512.506,544.53
MS-661,323.0016,800.002,844.05
MS-65+1,233.751,233.751,233.75
MS-65748.003,995.001,677.46
MS-6436.001,920.001,132.80
MS-6316.001,050.00691.20
MS-62288.00960.00661.86
MS-61408.00920.00634.33
MS-60306.00518.00422.51
AU-50374.00374.00374.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1864 3 Cents (Proof) coin across various grades from AU-50 to MS-67+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66 having the highest max price $16,800.00.

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 1864 3 Cents (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1864 3 Cents (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 63.46% share, followed by Bowers & Merena / Stack's with 9.62% / 4.49% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1864 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-64PCGSStack's Bowers1,920.0008/24/2023
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions2,280.0008/20/2023
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,920.0004/17/2023
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions9,900.0002/12/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,208.4011/16/2022
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions5,040.0008/28/2022
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,920.0004/13/2022
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions7,500.0003/21/2022
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,740.0003/07/2022
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions870.0012/08/2021
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions960.0011/22/2021
MS-64NGCScotsman1,416.0011/05/2021
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,050.0010/04/2021
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions930.0010/04/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,200.0004/21/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,560.0012/23/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,328.4012/09/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,920.0010/18/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,110.0010/17/2020
MS-64PCGSKagin's1,200.0003/02/2020
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions16,800.0009/08/2019
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions9,987.5006/27/2019
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,585.0006/27/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,740.0004/28/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,680.0001/14/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,800.0001/14/2019
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0010/14/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0010/14/2018
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0010/14/2018
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions9,906.0009/09/2018
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers600.0008/22/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0006/17/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,920.0006/17/2018
MS-62PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers600.0006/13/2018
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers1,680.0004/18/2018
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,058.0002/19/2018
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,320.0001/03/2018
MS-64NGCBonham's819.0009/05/2017
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions11,162.5008/02/2017
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers3,995.0006/21/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions13,512.5006/08/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions5,405.0004/26/2017
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions7,637.5009/29/2016
MS-67+NGCHeritage Auctions7,051.1806/08/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,821.2506/08/2016
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions3,760.0002/04/2016
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,232.5002/04/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,292.5001/06/2016
MS-65+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,233.7510/15/2015
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions10,575.0008/16/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,585.0008/16/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,820.0008/16/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,527.5007/12/2015
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,116.2507/12/2015
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions5,875.0010/27/2014
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions822.5004/23/2014
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,293.0012/05/2013
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers383.0511/08/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,350.0011/01/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,821.0008/08/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,939.0006/05/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,293.0004/24/2013
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions306.0003/21/2013
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,998.0001/09/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,819.0001/09/2013
MS-64NGCScotsman948.7507/27/2012
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers1,703.7506/29/2012
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0005/30/2012
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0012/08/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions978.0009/07/2011
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions575.0009/07/2011
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions805.0008/01/2011
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions880.0007/07/2011
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,150.0002/03/2011
MS-62PCGSStack's575.0001/26/2011
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena2,070.0001/03/2011
MS-63PCGSStack's690.0011/10/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0009/22/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions871.0008/11/2010
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions920.0004/28/2010
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions4,025.0004/28/2010
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions863.0002/03/2010
MS-60ANACSBowers & Merena483.0009/22/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,955.0007/31/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,610.0007/31/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0005/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0005/01/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0002/01/2009
MS-64PCGSScotsman805.0010/01/2008
MS-66PCGSScotsman2,760.0010/01/2008
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0005/28/2008
MS-64ICGHeritage Auctions748.0005/28/2008
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0012/04/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,438.0011/06/2007
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,668.0009/27/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions7,763.0009/27/2007
MS-64PCGSScotsman863.0007/27/2007
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC863.0006/04/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,185.0001/01/2007
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,725.0001/01/2007
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions633.0010/24/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions719.0004/26/2006
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC2,070.0002/06/2006
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions920.0001/24/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0001/24/2006
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions374.0001/09/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0001/01/2006
MS-66NGCStack's1,495.0009/07/2005
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,384.0009/01/2005
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions403.0006/06/2005
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0006/06/2005
MS-65NGCBowers & Merena1,150.0003/10/2005
MS-66NGCStack's3,450.0003/01/2005
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions518.0001/17/2005
MS-64PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities750.0001/10/2005
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC2,588.0011/28/2004
MS-66NGCStack's1,351.0010/13/2004
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,150.0009/09/2004
MS-67NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities4,140.0008/15/2004
MS-65NGCBowers & Merena2,530.0008/14/2004
MS-66NGCStack's/ANR1,380.0006/23/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,955.0006/03/2004
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions604.0005/05/2004
MS-67NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities4,370.0003/09/2004
MS-64ICGHeritage Auctions776.0011/07/2003
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions288.0008/06/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0007/26/2003
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions414.0005/01/2003
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions4,140.0002/01/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,323.0002/01/2003
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,725.0006/02/2002
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena1,265.0003/21/2002
MS-65ANACSBowers & Merena1,150.0001/08/2002
MS-65ANACSHeritage Auctions805.0008/08/2001
MS-65NGCBowers & Merena748.0003/15/2001
MS-64PCGSSuperior Galleries719.0003/08/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions661.0002/01/2001
MS-64NONEHeritage Auctions575.0001/04/2001
MS-66PCGSKingswood Galleries1,984.0006/22/2000
MS-62NONEHeritage Auctions288.0005/04/2000
MS-66NONEBowers & Merena2,070.0011/11/1999
MS-67NGCSotheby's3,850.0011/01/1999
MS-65NONEBowers & Merena2,185.0008/30/1999
MS-65NGCSuperior Galleries1,438.0005/01/1999
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0008/01/1998
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena1,540.0009/22/1997
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena1,100.0005/30/1997
MS-66PCGSStack's4,000.0010/16/1996
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena1,650.0009/30/1996
MS-65NONEBowers & Merena2,090.0005/20/1996
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena1,265.0001/26/1996
MS-66PCGSSuperior Galleries2,145.0008/13/1995
MS-64NONEStack's1,210.0010/01/1992
MS-65NONEBowers & Merena2,420.0010/01/1987
MS-63NONEB. Max Mehl16.0006/01/1941
MS-64NONENumismatic Gallery36.0005/01/1941