As of May, 2024, a 1869/’8′ 3 Cents in circulated condition is worth between $450.00 and $2,350.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $2,500.00 and $60,000.00, 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 $43,200.00 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: 4,500
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Star Three Cent Silvers 1851-1872

1869/'8' 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-6860,000.00
MS-67+40,000.00
MS-6730,000.00
MS-66+17,500.00
MS-6612,500.00
MS-65+9,000.00
MS-658,000.00
MS-64+6,000.00
MS-645,500.00
MS-63+4,500.00
MS-634,000.00
MS-62+3,250.00
MS-623,000.00
MS-612,750.00
MS-602,500.00
AU-58+2,350.00
AU-582,250.00
AU-55+2,100.00
AU-552,000.00
AU-53+1,850.00
AU-531,750.00
AU-50+1,500.00
AU-501,400.00
XF-45+1,250.00
XF-451,200.00
XF-401,100.00
VF-351,000.00
VF-30950.00
VF-25900.00
VF-20850.00
F-15800.00
F-12750.00
VG-10725.00
VG-8700.00
G-6650.00
G-4600.00
AG-3500.00
FR-2450.00

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 State2,500.0060,000.0013,900.00
About Uncirculated1,400.002,350.001,900.00
Extremely Fine1,100.001,250.001,183.33
Fine and Very Fine750.001,000.00875.00
Good and Very Good600.00725.00668.75
Poor, Fair, and About Good450.00500.00475.00

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 1869 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1869 3 Cents (Proof)N/AN/A7,000.007,000.00
1869/’8′ 3 Cents (Proof)550.00750.00800.0020,000.00
1869/’8′ 3 Cents, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A1,750.0027,500.00
1869 3 Cents, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A35,000.0035,000.00

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.

1869/'8' 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
$1,495.00
Lowest Sale Price
$4,817.50
Highest Sale Price
$3,051.22
Average Sale Price
$4,600.00
Most Recent Sale Price
23
Number of Sales
$70,178.00
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6843,200.0043,200.0043,200.00
MS-676,900.0041,125.0021,472.60
MS-664,025.0013,512.507,152.71
MS-65+1,725.009,987.505,193.20
MS-641,495.004,817.503,051.22
MS-63825.003,360.001,685.25
MS-621,035.002,300.001,590.00
MS-61926.001,351.001,056.25
MS-60529.003,520.001,317.82
AU-58748.001,997.501,488.25
AU-55382.002,040.001,152.33
AU-50423.001,080.00652.43
XF-45633.00960.00796.50
XF-40546.00920.00777.25
VF-35748.002,585.001,666.50
VF-30633.00633.00633.00
VF-25646.00840.00743.00
PO-161.00374.00217.50

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1869/’8′ 3 Cents (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-68. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-68 having the highest max price $43,200.00.

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 1869/’8′ 3 Cents (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1869/’8′ 3 Cents (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 63.64% share, followed by Legend Rare Coin Auctions / Stack's Bowers with 7.27% / 6.36% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1869/’8′ 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-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions13,512.5011/02/2023
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions8,812.5005/26/2022
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions576.0005/11/2022
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions3,360.0003/21/2022
MS-67NGCLegend Rare Coin Auctions15,275.0001/27/2022
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions8,400.0001/16/2022
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions1,080.0010/04/2021
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC4,600.0003/07/2021
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions11,750.0002/25/2021
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0011/25/2020
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions43,200.0011/22/2020
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions1,020.0011/04/2020
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0010/07/2020
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers3,840.0008/11/2020
MS-64PCGSScotsman3,894.0007/24/2020
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions7,343.7503/26/2020
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers1,200.0011/20/2019
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions1,680.0009/08/2019
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions960.0008/21/2019
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions4,320.0003/16/2019
VF-25ANACSHeritage Auctions840.0002/03/2019
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,920.0008/19/2018
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions901.2007/15/2018
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers1,200.0006/21/2018
MS-66NGCSotheby's11,875.0005/21/2018
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions504.0002/27/2018
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions28,200.0001/25/2018
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions2,040.0009/07/2017
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers3,760.0008/01/2017
MS-64PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions4,817.5007/13/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,465.0004/04/2017
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions2,585.0002/16/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,525.0001/04/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions6,462.5010/31/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions7,050.0010/03/2016
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers5,640.0003/30/2016
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions9,987.5010/28/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,230.0010/28/2015
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,645.0008/16/2015
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,997.5004/26/2015
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions423.0001/11/2015
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers7,637.5010/31/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,645.0008/05/2014
MS-64NGCLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,937.5007/17/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions7,637.5006/23/2014
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions1,527.5004/23/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,055.0004/23/2014
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions382.0012/05/2013
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions999.0009/25/2013
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions15,863.0008/08/2013
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions1,351.0004/24/2013
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions529.0002/07/2013
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions41,125.0001/09/2013
VF-25ANACSHeritage Auctions646.0010/18/2012
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0004/18/2012
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers2,300.0011/15/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0009/07/2011
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions546.0009/07/2011
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions1,035.0007/07/2011
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0009/22/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0009/22/2010
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions5,463.0008/11/2010
MS-61NGCBowers & Merena926.0009/22/2009
XF-45PCGSBowers & Merena633.0003/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,070.0002/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,955.0002/01/2009
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena3,724.0001/01/2009
MS-64PCGSScotsman3,335.0010/01/2008
MS-67NGCGoldberg Auctioneers6,900.0005/27/2008
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC2,214.0005/22/2008
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions2,185.0004/01/2008
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC3,450.0003/13/2008
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions748.0002/27/2008
MS-66NGCStack's5,290.0001/07/2008
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions1,035.0004/09/2007
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions633.0004/02/2007
MS-66NGCStack's5,750.0003/01/2007
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,590.0012/11/2006
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions546.0012/05/2006
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena5,175.0010/27/2006
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions920.0010/24/2006
MS-66NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities4,830.0009/21/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions4,888.0009/13/2006
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions633.0007/11/2006
MS-63PCGSSuperior Galleries1,495.0005/28/2006
MS-60NONEStack's1,725.0003/07/2006
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0002/09/2006
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions633.0001/24/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions4,744.0001/01/2006
MS-64PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,200.0012/06/2005
VF-35ANACSHeritage Auctions748.0011/07/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions4,025.0011/02/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0009/01/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions805.0006/06/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,840.0006/02/2005
MS-60NONEStack's1,610.0005/10/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,840.0005/04/2005
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions949.0001/12/2005
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,725.0011/28/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions3,450.0005/05/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions4,025.0003/25/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0005/01/2003
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena8,050.0011/06/2002
MS-66PCGSSuperior Galleries7,763.0010/01/2001
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions902.0001/04/2001
PO-1PCIHeritage Auctions61.0008/24/2000
MS-65+NGCBowers & Merena1,725.0011/11/1999
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,860.0008/14/1996
MS-60NONEStack's3,520.0005/01/1995
MS-63NONEStack's825.0008/10/1990

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