As of May, 2024, a 1871 3 Cents in circulated condition is worth between $650.00 and $750.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $800.00 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 $14,100.00 in the 08/02/2017 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: 960
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Star Three Cent Silvers 1851-1873

1871 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-68+45,000.00
MS-6825,000.00
MS-67+12,500.00
MS-679,000.00
MS-66+5,000.00
MS-662,250.00
MS-65+2,100.00
MS-652,000.00
MS-64+1,600.00
MS-641,500.00
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

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 State800.0045,000.007,018.75
About Uncirculated650.00750.00693.75

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 1871 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1871 3 Cents (Regular Strike)800.001,275.001,300.0030,000.00
1871 3 Cents, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A15,000.0015,000.00
1871 3 Cents, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A1,100.0040,000.00

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.

1871 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:
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1m 6m 1y 3y All
$7.00
Lowest Sale Price
$2,280.00
Highest Sale Price
$1,023.95
Average Sale Price
$1,298.00
Most Recent Sale Price
54
Number of Sales
$55,293.45
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-673,600.0014,100.006,890.07
MS-66+4,935.004,935.004,935.00
MS-661,200.002,760.001,732.02
MS-652.606,463.001,543.83
MS-647.002,280.001,023.95
MS-63426.001,207.00725.98
MS-62345.00780.00608.81
MS-61322.00646.25534.23
MS-60184.001,100.00465.83
AU-58201.00460.00322.33
AU-55282.00518.00400.00
AU-50470.002,750.001,426.00
XF-45282.00282.00282.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1871 3 Cents (Proof) coin across various grades from XF-45 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $14,100.00.

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 1871 3 Cents (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1871 3 Cents (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 57.20% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Bowers & Merena with 11.44% / 7.20% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1871 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-64NGCScotsman1,298.0011/03/2023
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions8,400.0008/20/2023
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions5,160.0008/20/2023
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,560.0007/23/2023
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0004/12/2023
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers504.0003/29/2023
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions6,000.0002/12/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0002/12/2023
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers840.0010/11/2022
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions780.0005/11/2022
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,611.0003/27/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,020.0003/21/2022
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,500.0002/16/2022
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions540.0012/01/2021
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0010/04/2021
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers1,260.0008/25/2021
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0006/20/2021
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,170.0006/08/2021
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions6,462.5005/27/2021
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers1,440.0003/31/2021
MS-64PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,997.5002/25/2021
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC975.0001/03/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,110.0012/09/2020
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions720.0010/07/2020
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers840.0008/11/2020
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,250.0005/03/2020
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,560.0002/23/2020
MS-62PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers552.0002/19/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions961.2001/12/2020
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions720.0001/01/2020
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,440.0012/07/2019
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers990.0011/20/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,500.0010/24/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,680.0010/24/2019
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions848.4009/25/2019
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,645.0006/27/2019
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions360.0006/19/2019
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,320.0004/28/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,560.0004/28/2019
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions613.2012/14/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0010/14/2018
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions528.0009/09/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0009/09/2018
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions504.0009/09/2018
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers1,200.0008/22/2018
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers1,080.0006/21/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions960.0006/17/2018
MS-67NGCGoldberg Auctioneers4,920.0006/13/2018
MS-62PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers660.0006/13/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0002/22/2018
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions528.0002/22/2018
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions2,280.0002/22/2018
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions564.0001/03/2018
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers1,200.0011/08/2017
MS-64PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions990.0010/12/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0009/07/2017
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions600.0009/07/2017
MS-63PCGSBonham's643.0009/05/2017
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions14,100.0008/02/2017
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers1,527.5008/01/2017
MS-65PCGSScotsman1,380.0007/21/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,057.5004/04/2017
MS-66+PCGSStack's Bowers4,935.0003/29/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0001/04/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,240.8001/04/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,175.0001/04/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5010/31/2016
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers881.2508/09/2016
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,410.0006/08/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions881.2506/08/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,233.7503/03/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions881.2501/06/2016
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,173.7512/17/2015
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions7,050.0010/28/2015
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,410.0009/20/2015
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers3,525.0008/12/2015
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions881.2507/12/2015
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions763.7507/12/2015
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions646.2506/07/2015
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions7,638.6805/12/2015
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers734.3802/06/2015
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions2,291.2501/07/2015
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers10,575.0010/30/2014
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions998.7508/05/2014
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers1,057.5006/28/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections4,510.0006/22/2014
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0006/04/2014
MS-67NGCGoldberg Auctioneers5,052.5006/02/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions881.2504/23/2014
MS-61NGCStack's Bowers616.8803/27/2014
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions5,287.5002/27/2014
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,410.0002/05/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,645.0001/08/2014
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,527.5007/27/2013
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,955.0007/18/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,116.0006/05/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions12,339.0004/24/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0004/24/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,058.0004/24/2013
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers470.0002/22/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,175.0001/09/2013
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions6,463.0001/09/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,645.0001/09/2013
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions999.0011/29/2012
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,116.2511/16/2012
MS-67NGCStack's Bowers3,642.5011/16/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions823.0010/18/2012
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions306.0010/18/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,880.0010/18/2012
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers1,438.0003/22/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0001/03/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0012/08/2011
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0012/08/2011
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers1,150.0011/15/2011
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,150.0011/15/2011
AU-55ICGStack's Bowers518.0009/13/2011
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions748.0009/07/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0008/11/2011
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers1,093.0006/14/2011
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0002/03/2011
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0001/05/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0001/05/2011
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,035.0010/27/2010
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,093.0007/08/2010
MS-64NGCStack's690.0006/15/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0004/28/2010
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions3,881.0001/06/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0001/06/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0001/06/2010
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,507.0012/03/2009
MS-67NGCBowers & Merena3,600.0011/13/2009
MS-64PCGSStack's1,380.0009/23/2009
MS-62ANACSBowers & Merena558.0009/22/2009
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena1,380.0008/05/2009
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena1,955.0008/05/2009
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena690.0008/05/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0007/01/2009
MS-66PCGSStack's1,700.0006/01/2009
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC449.0005/04/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,955.0004/01/2009
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions460.0004/01/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0003/01/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0001/01/2009
MS-66NGCStack's1,380.0001/01/2009
MS-66NGCGoldberg Auctioneers2,070.0009/16/2008
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC2,013.0009/11/2008
MS-60ICGHeritage Auctions403.0009/01/2008
MS-64PCGSStack's1,725.0008/21/2008
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0007/30/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions6,038.0006/26/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0005/28/2008
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0004/23/2008
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions374.0004/21/2008
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena748.0004/01/2008
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena1,840.0004/01/2008
MS-63PCGSStack's834.0003/26/2008
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena891.0002/28/2008
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions690.0002/20/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions10,350.0001/09/2008
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions374.0012/10/2007
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena748.0011/15/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,725.0007/12/2007
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC921.0006/04/2007
MS-64NGCGoldberg Auctioneers719.0005/29/2007
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,265.0005/29/2007
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions12,650.0005/01/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0005/01/2007
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions6,325.0004/09/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0011/29/2006
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions460.0010/24/2006
MS-65PCGSSuperior Galleries1,092.0005/28/2006
MS-65NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,265.0010/17/2005
MS-64PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities650.0009/18/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions719.0009/01/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,070.0009/01/2005
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions518.0008/10/2005
MS-61PCGSDavid Lawrence RC322.0006/27/2005
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0006/06/2005
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions546.0006/06/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,840.0003/24/2005
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena1,495.0003/10/2005
MS-66PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,955.0003/08/2005
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions518.0002/23/2005
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC621.0001/24/2005
MS-64PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities750.0001/10/2005
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC431.0011/28/2004
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions282.0011/08/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,840.0008/18/2004
MS-66PCGSStack's/ANR1,955.0006/23/2004
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions282.0006/16/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0006/03/2004
MS-66PCGSStack's/ANR1,700.0006/01/2004
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,035.0005/05/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions719.0005/05/2004
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0005/05/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0003/24/2004
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,150.0001/28/2004
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions345.0011/07/2003
MS-64NGCGoldberg Auctioneers1,035.0009/17/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,331.0009/10/2003
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0005/05/2003
MS-65PCGSKingswood Galleries1,035.0003/06/2003
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena1,725.0001/01/2003
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions604.0011/25/2002
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,553.0009/01/2002
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions201.0007/28/2002
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,208.0007/27/2002
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,667.0006/02/2002
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions529.0006/01/2002
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,207.0002/18/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions600.0001/13/2002
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions426.0010/03/2001
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions950.0006/13/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions747.0005/01/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions552.0002/01/2001
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers546.0010/02/2000
MS-65NGCBowers & Merena1,035.0008/31/1999
MS-67NGCBowers & Merena5,750.0008/09/1999
MS-67NGCBowers & Merena4,370.0001/05/1999
MS-67NGCBowers & Merena4,370.0009/14/1998
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,437.0008/01/1998
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions2,070.0006/01/1998
MS-60NONESuperior Galleries1,100.0006/01/1998
MS-66PCGSKingswood Galleries1,925.0002/01/1998
AU-50NONEStack's1,980.0010/14/1997
MS-62NONEDavid Akers715.0010/01/1997
MS-65NONESuperior Galleries1,925.0002/01/1997
MS-65NONEBowers & Merena1,870.0005/20/1996
AU-50NONEStack's2,750.0010/10/1995
MS-66PCGSSuperior Galleries2,090.0005/01/1995
MS-64NONEStack's990.0010/01/1992
MS-64NONEStack's1,760.0010/01/1992
MS-65PCGSRARCOA4,180.0008/10/1990
MS-63NONEBowers & Merena825.0010/01/1987
MS-65NONEB. Max Mehl2.6006/01/1941
MS-64NONENumismatic Gallery7.0005/01/1941

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