As of May, 2024, a 1870 3 Cents in circulated condition is worth between $650.00 and $1,850.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $2,000.00 and $45,000.00, 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 $36,000.00 in the 04/25/2021 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: 3,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Star Three Cent Silvers 1851-1872

1870 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-67+45,000.00
MS-6735,000.00
MS-66+12,500.00
MS-668,500.00
MS-65+6,500.00
MS-656,000.00
MS-64+4,000.00
MS-643,500.00
MS-63+3,000.00
MS-632,750.00
MS-62+2,600.00
MS-622,500.00
MS-612,250.00
MS-602,000.00
AU-58+1,850.00
AU-581,750.00
AU-55+1,650.00
AU-551,600.00
AU-53+1,550.00
AU-531,500.00
AU-50+1,450.00
AU-501,400.00
XF-45+1,350.00
XF-451,250.00
XF-401,100.00
VF-351,000.00
VF-30950.00
VF-25900.00
VF-20850.00
F-15800.00
F-12775.00
VG-10750.00
VG-8725.00
G-6700.00
G-4650.00

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 State2,000.0045,000.009,721.43
About Uncirculated1,400.001,850.001,593.75
Extremely Fine1,100.001,350.001,233.33
Fine and Very Fine775.001,000.00879.17
Good and Very Good650.00750.00706.25

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 1870 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1870 3 Cents (Proof)600.00750.00800.0025,000.00
1870 3 Cents, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A1,000.0040,000.00
1870 3 Cents, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A6,500.0015,000.00

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.

1870 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
$977.00
Lowest Sale Price
$4,600.00
Highest Sale Price
$2,098.33
Average Sale Price
$2,040.00
Most Recent Sale Price
24
Number of Sales
$50,360.00
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-67+36,000.0036,000.0036,000.00
MS-6727,025.0030,550.0028,787.50
MS-66+7,116.989,693.758,405.37
MS-664,313.0032,500.008,724.31
MS-65+2,645.006,462.504,264.22
MS-64977.004,600.002,098.33
MS-63719.002,050.001,353.45
MS-621,323.002,065.001,627.00
MS-61978.001,680.001,222.63
MS-60552.004,485.001,505.88
AU-58546.001,560.001,099.25
AU-55374.001,668.50964.28
AU-53930.001,086.881,008.44
AU-50212.001,170.00602.69
XF-45403.00990.00727.85
XF-40345.00660.00494.33
VF-30720.00720.00720.00
VF-20336.00336.00336.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1870 3 Cents (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from VF-20 to MS-67+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67+ having the highest max price $36,000.00.

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 1870 3 Cents (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1870 3 Cents (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 56.83% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 11.51% / 6.47% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1870 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
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers576.0008/24/2023
MS-62NGCScotsman2,065.0007/28/2023
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0006/14/2023
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0005/17/2023
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0005/10/2023
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions1,170.0004/17/2023
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions872.4012/21/2022
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions900.0008/24/2022
AU-50ANACSScotsman590.0007/22/2022
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions990.0007/13/2022
XF-45PCGSStack's Bowers990.0004/13/2022
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,740.0003/21/2022
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions1,680.0003/16/2022
MS-60NGCStack's Bowers960.0011/30/2021
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0011/22/2021
MS-60NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,000.0011/14/2021
MS-66+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions9,693.7505/27/2021
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions36,000.0004/25/2021
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers2,040.0008/11/2020
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,775.0005/03/2020
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,680.0002/23/2020
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0012/07/2019
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers1,800.0011/20/2019
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions720.0009/25/2019
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions930.0009/08/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,980.0004/28/2019
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions6,875.0012/16/2018
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,050.0012/16/2018
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0010/14/2018
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers528.0008/22/2018
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers7,806.0006/13/2018
MS-66NGCSotheby's32,500.0005/21/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,600.0003/29/2018
AU-55NGCStack's Bowers1,020.0002/28/2018
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions528.0002/06/2018
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions27,025.0001/25/2018
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,560.0009/07/2017
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions8,500.0008/10/2017
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers12,925.0008/01/2017
AU-55PCGSStack's Bowers881.2505/03/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,997.5001/04/2017
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions7,343.7512/15/2016
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions1,086.8809/07/2016
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions999.9308/10/2016
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers2,115.0008/09/2016
AU-55PCGSStack's Bowers940.0008/09/2016
AU-55PCGSScotsman960.2507/29/2016
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions1,116.2507/19/2016
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0006/08/2016
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers2,820.0003/30/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions8,812.5003/03/2016
AU-53PCGSStack's Bowers1,086.8811/05/2015
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions7,116.9810/29/2015
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers7,637.5008/12/2015
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions1,668.5004/26/2015
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions9,693.0002/19/2015
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions1,057.5012/04/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions4,406.2510/27/2014
AU-55ANACSGreat Collections495.0007/20/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions9,693.7504/23/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions6,462.5004/23/2014
AU-50PCGSGreat Collections459.8003/09/2014
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions3,172.5002/27/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions30,550.0001/08/2014
AU-50PCGSDavid Lawrence RC500.0012/15/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,820.0012/05/2013
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions911.0011/15/2013
AU-55PCGSStack's Bowers910.6311/08/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions9,400.0009/25/2013
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions5,288.0008/08/2013
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions646.0006/05/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,586.0004/24/2013
MS-60PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers552.0002/04/2013
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions4,847.0001/09/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,406.0011/29/2012
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers4,993.7511/16/2012
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions1,175.0010/18/2012
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions212.0010/18/2012
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions376.0001/03/2012
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions1,093.0009/07/2011
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions561.0007/07/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,428.0010/27/2010
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions4,600.0008/11/2010
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions4,888.0012/03/2009
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC3,910.0011/16/2009
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,990.0009/11/2009
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena3,278.0008/05/2009
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions978.0002/01/2009
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena1,955.0007/26/2008
AU-58ICGHeritage Auctions546.0006/02/2008
MS-64NGCML Coin Auctions1,150.0005/06/2008
MS-62PCGSBowers & Merena1,323.0004/01/2008
AU-50PCGSBowers & Merena711.0002/28/2008
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions460.0002/20/2008
AU-55PCGSDavid Lawrence RC849.0001/14/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0001/09/2008
MS-64PCGSStack's1,750.0001/07/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0009/27/2007
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0008/08/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0007/12/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,070.0005/01/2007
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions518.0004/02/2007
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0002/01/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions5,175.0001/01/2007
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC5,118.0012/11/2006
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions690.0010/24/2006
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions431.0009/19/2006
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,840.0009/12/2006
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions374.0007/07/2006
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0001/01/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions3,220.0001/01/2006
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions576.0011/07/2005
MS-65+NGCStack's/ANR3,910.0010/06/2005
MS-63PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,093.0009/18/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0006/02/2005
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC719.0003/21/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0002/23/2005
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions4,140.0001/12/2005
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,035.0011/28/2004
MS-65+NGCBowers & Merena3,680.0008/14/2004
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions357.0007/26/2004
MS-60NONEStack's/ANR4,485.0006/23/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions6,900.0005/05/2004
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena4,313.0005/04/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions6,325.0003/25/2004
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena5,175.0007/30/2003
MS-66PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities5,750.0007/25/2003
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena4,600.0003/13/2003
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,070.0006/02/2002
MS-60NONEStack's1,150.0001/15/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions977.0005/01/2001
XF-40NONEHeritage Auctions345.0010/01/2000
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0008/06/2000
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,093.0002/01/2000
MS-65+NGCSuperior Galleries2,645.0002/08/1999
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0001/06/1999
MS-60NONEStack's2,310.0005/01/1995
MS-64NONEStack's1,870.0010/01/1992
MS-63NONEStack's770.0008/10/1990

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