As of May, 2024, a 1866 3 Cents in circulated condition is worth between $800.00 and $1,600.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $1,750.00 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 $31,200.00 in the 09/17/2020 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: 22,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Star Three Cent Silvers 1851-1872

1866 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+25,000.00
MS-6714,000.00
MS-66+6,000.00
MS-665,500.00
MS-65+5,000.00
MS-654,500.00
MS-64+4,250.00
MS-644,000.00
MS-63+2,750.00
MS-632,500.00
MS-62+2,350.00
MS-622,250.00
MS-612,000.00
MS-601,750.00
AU-58+1,600.00
AU-581,500.00
AU-55+1,450.00
AU-551,400.00
AU-53+1,350.00
AU-531,300.00
AU-50+1,250.00
AU-501,200.00
XF-45+1,150.00
XF-451,100.00
XF-401,000.00
VF-35950.00
VF-30925.00
VF-25900.00
VF-20875.00
F-15850.00
F-12825.00
VG-10800.00

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 State1,750.0050,000.0010,115.63
About Uncirculated1,200.001,600.001,381.25
Extremely Fine1,000.001,150.001,083.33
Fine and Very Fine825.00950.00887.50
Good and Very Good800.00800.00800.00

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 1866 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1866 3 Cents (Proof)650.00750.00800.0025,000.00
1866 3 Cents, PL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A8,500.008,500.00
1866 3 Cents, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A1,000.0027,500.00
1866 3 Cents, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A2,500.0022,500.00

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.

1866 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
$1,273.00
Lowest Sale Price
$7,500.00
Highest Sale Price
$2,841.25
Average Sale Price
$3,203.00
Most Recent Sale Price
23
Number of Sales
$65,348.75
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-68+31,200.0031,200.0031,200.00
MS-67+20,562.5023,500.0022,031.25
MS-673,220.0016,100.0010,064.50
MS-66+4,320.006,168.755,454.98
MS-661,208.0015,275.004,425.87
MS-65+1,273.007,500.002,841.25
MS-64+3,120.003,120.003,120.00
MS-641,035.003,120.002,115.85
MS-63690.002,040.001,285.60
MS-62426.00805.00615.50
MS-61414.001,800.001,098.00
MS-60840.001,375.001,118.33
AU-58604.00604.00604.00
AU-55311.001,880.001,027.33
AU-53881.001,560.001,228.50
AU-50528.001,145.63856.33
XF-45282.001,020.00549.00
XF-40265.00998.75626.35
VF-20384.00384.00384.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1866 3 Cents (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from VF-20 to MS-68+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-68+ having the highest max price $31,200.00.

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 1866 3 Cents (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1866 3 Cents (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 60.98% share, followed by Legend Rare Coin Auctions / Stack's Bowers with 9.76% / 8.94% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1866 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-60PCGSStack's Bowers840.0008/24/2023
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions11,162.5005/25/2023
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers3,240.0003/29/2023
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC3,203.0003/26/2023
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions840.0012/21/2022
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers1,140.0011/09/2022
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions9,000.0010/09/2022
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions1,020.0008/24/2022
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions1,800.0006/01/2022
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions9,300.0005/23/2022
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions660.0005/11/2022
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,995.0004/28/2022
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions11,750.0004/28/2022
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions3,366.0003/21/2022
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC3,555.0010/10/2021
MS-65+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions4,817.5005/27/2021
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,760.0001/24/2021
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions12,925.0012/03/2020
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions1,020.0011/25/2020
MS-68+PCGSHeritage Auctions31,200.0009/17/2020
MS-66+PCGSStack's Bowers4,320.0008/11/2020
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,120.0008/09/2020
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions4,347.5003/26/2020
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions1,170.0002/23/2020
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions1,080.0002/05/2020
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers2,760.0011/20/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,640.0009/08/2019
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions2,040.0009/08/2019
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions4,800.0008/18/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions3,120.0006/09/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,090.8003/16/2019
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions5,640.0003/16/2019
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions1,560.0002/03/2019
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions15,275.0001/27/2019
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions6,000.0011/11/2018
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers384.0008/22/2018
AU-50PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,145.6307/26/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions7,800.0007/15/2018
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,360.0006/17/2018
MS-65+NGCSotheby's7,500.0005/21/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions5,280.0004/29/2018
MS-67+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions20,562.5001/25/2018
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions5,052.5012/14/2017
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers528.0011/08/2017
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers2,880.0011/08/2017
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers4,465.0008/01/2017
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers1,880.0003/29/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,645.0001/04/2017
MS-66+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions6,168.7509/29/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions9,400.0009/07/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,055.0012/03/2015
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions5,876.1810/29/2015
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions11,750.0010/29/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions8,812.5010/28/2015
MS-65+NGCGoldberg Auctioneers3,113.7506/01/2015
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions1,880.0004/26/2015
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions9,693.0002/19/2015
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions998.7501/07/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,467.5008/05/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions15,275.0006/23/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,937.5004/23/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,350.0012/05/2013
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions23,500.0011/01/2013
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions3,055.0008/08/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions15,275.0001/09/2013
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions881.0010/18/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,025.0007/12/2012
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0001/03/2012
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers16,100.0008/18/2011
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions748.0007/07/2011
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0007/07/2011
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions1,208.0003/17/2011
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,220.0003/17/2011
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,530.0007/08/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0007/08/2010
AU-55PCGSBonhams & Butterfields761.0005/30/2010
AU-55PCGSDavid Lawrence RC834.0002/11/2010
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions14,950.0001/06/2010
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena1,553.0008/05/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,553.0002/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0001/01/2009
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena1,150.0006/01/2008
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena2,645.0004/01/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0005/01/2007
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,840.0002/01/2007
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,588.0012/11/2006
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions748.0010/24/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,898.0004/26/2006
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions460.0011/07/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,035.0011/02/2005
MS-65+NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,840.0009/18/2005
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions805.0006/06/2005
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0006/02/2005
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0005/04/2005
MS-67PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities13,800.0003/08/2005
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions604.0012/08/2004
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC2,070.0011/28/2004
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,035.0011/04/2004
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions265.0007/26/2004
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions311.0008/06/2003
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions282.0005/05/2003
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions426.0005/01/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0009/29/2002
MS-65+NGCBowers & Merena3,220.0009/22/2002
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,105.0009/01/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0004/25/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0004/01/2002
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena1,725.0001/08/2002
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,208.0010/03/2001
XF-45NONEGoldberg Auctioneers345.0010/02/2001
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena690.0006/28/2001
MS-65+PCGSKingswood Galleries1,273.0004/19/2001
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions414.0004/07/2001
MS-65+NGCSuperior Galleries1,380.0005/01/1999
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions3,565.0002/01/1999
MS-67PCGSBowers & Merena3,220.0008/03/1998
MS-66PCGSDavid Akers4,950.0010/01/1997
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,409.0009/01/1997
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions7,360.0007/30/1997
MS-67NONEBowers & Merena5,060.0005/20/1996
MS-65+NGCSuperior Galleries1,430.0001/29/1996
MS-60NONEStack's1,375.0005/01/1995
MS-63NONEStack's1,540.0008/10/1990

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

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