As of May, 2024, a 1872 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 $25,850.00 in the 11/16/2012 by renowned auctioneer Stack's Bowers, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: James Barton Longacre
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 14.30 millimeters
Weight: 0.75 grams
Mintage: 950
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Star Three Cent Silvers 1851-1873

1872 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-662,750.00
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 State800.0045,000.007,050.00
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 1872 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1872 3 Cents (Regular Strike)1,500.003,850.004,000.0075,000.00
1872 3 Cents, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A1,100.0040,000.00
1872 3 Cents, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A4,000.0020,000.00

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.

1872 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

$13.00

Lowest Sale Price
$9,987.50

Highest Sale Price
$1,780.90

Average Sale Price
$1,320.00

Most Recent Sale Price
60

Number of Sales
$106,853.75

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6812,925.0025,850.0017,696.88
MS-673,550.006,756.254,199.99
MS-66+2,880.0010,350.006,615.00
MS-661,323.0011,750.003,135.71
MS-6513.009,987.501,780.90
MS-64+1,057.501,057.501,057.50
MS-645.253,080.001,075.16
MS-63546.001,840.00802.79
MS-62300.00834.00648.33
MS-61546.00690.00625.64
MS-60276.00780.00524.57
AU-58431.00900.00643.67
AU-50265.00660.00445.58
XF-40253.00253.00253.00
PO-1475.00475.00475.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1872 3 Cents (Proof) 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 $25,850.00.

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 1872 3 Cents (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1872 3 Cents (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 65.69% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Bowers & Merena with 10.46% / 7.53% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1872 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-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,320.0008/24/2023
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,386.0006/12/2023
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers1,080.0005/10/2023
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions690.0005/10/2023
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions960.0004/19/2023
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers780.0003/29/2023
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers3,840.0003/29/2023
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers660.0003/29/2023
MS-62NGCStack's Bowers780.0003/29/2023
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,355.0012/18/2022
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions504.0010/12/2022
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers780.0010/11/2022
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,860.0010/09/2022
MS-63PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions969.3809/11/2022
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers2,160.0008/31/2022
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions660.0005/11/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,140.0003/21/2022
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,850.0002/13/2022
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions630.0012/08/2021
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0010/04/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,110.0009/22/2021
MS-65PCGSScotsman1,711.0007/23/2021
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions870.0007/14/2021
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers600.0003/31/2021
MS-66+PCGSStack's Bowers2,880.0012/21/2020
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions3,840.0011/22/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions990.0010/07/2020
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,320.0009/20/2020
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers2,880.0008/11/2020
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers840.0006/23/2020
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0003/15/2020
MS-64PCGSKagin's1,020.0003/02/2020
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers456.0002/18/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0001/12/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0001/12/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,440.0001/12/2020
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions750.0001/01/2020
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers900.0011/20/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions901.2010/24/2019
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,821.2509/26/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,140.0009/08/2019
MS-68PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions18,212.5006/27/2019
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,527.5005/16/2019
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions600.0005/01/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,440.0004/28/2019
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions6,756.2501/27/2019
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions552.0012/26/2018
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers1,500.0008/22/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,440.0008/19/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0008/19/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions588.0008/19/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions600.0008/19/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0006/17/2018
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,560.0004/29/2018
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions528.0002/27/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,280.0002/22/2018
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,540.0001/28/2018
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions3,600.0001/03/2018
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions780.0001/03/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions960.0001/03/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,020.0012/07/2017
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers840.0011/08/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,440.0009/07/2017
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions1,645.0008/02/2017
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers2,350.0008/01/2017
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers1,292.5006/21/2017
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,880.0003/29/2017
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions493.5001/03/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,997.5009/30/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,762.5009/07/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,645.0009/07/2016
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers646.2508/09/2016
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions822.5006/08/2016
MS-64+NGCHeritage Auctions1,057.5006/08/2016
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,702.5012/17/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,175.0010/28/2015
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions3,760.0010/28/2015
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5010/28/2015
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions6,168.7506/25/2015
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions587.5006/07/2015
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers4,993.7502/06/2015
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,292.5001/07/2015
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0001/07/2015
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions822.5001/07/2015
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,232.5006/04/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0004/23/2014
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions12,925.0002/27/2014
MS-64NGCGreat Collections1,135.2002/09/2014
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions3,965.6301/08/2014
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions9,987.5001/08/2014
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions626.0012/05/2013
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers793.1311/08/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0011/01/2013
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,528.0011/01/2013
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions4,113.0009/25/2013
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions764.0009/25/2013
MS-62PCGSDavid Lawrence RC630.0008/25/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,233.0008/08/2013
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0004/24/2013
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,293.0004/24/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0002/07/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions11,750.0001/09/2013
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions3,055.0001/09/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions999.0011/29/2012
MS-68PCGSStack's Bowers25,850.0011/16/2012
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions619.0010/18/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0010/18/2012
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions368.0010/18/2012
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,420.0007/26/2012
MS-65NGCGoldberg Auctioneers1,610.0005/31/2012
MS-66+NGCHeritage Auctions10,350.0004/18/2012
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0003/08/2012
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0002/02/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0012/08/2011
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions633.0012/08/2011
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers4,313.0011/15/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0011/08/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,150.0010/13/2011
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions633.0009/07/2011
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions7,475.0008/11/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions920.0006/01/2011
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers978.0003/31/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0001/05/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0012/02/2010
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0010/27/2010
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions475.0004/28/2010
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions633.0004/28/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0004/28/2010
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions690.0004/28/2010
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,323.0001/06/2010
MS-64PCGSStack's1,610.0009/23/2009
MS-62NGCBowers & Merena449.0009/22/2009
MS-65NGCBowers & Merena1,150.0008/05/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0007/31/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0007/31/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0005/01/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,725.0003/01/2009
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions13,800.0003/01/2009
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena949.0003/01/2009
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,150.0002/23/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,070.0002/01/2009
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0001/01/2009
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC721.0012/22/2008
MS-65NGCBowers & Merena1,236.0011/01/2008
MS-63PCGSScotsman776.0010/01/2008
MS-64PCGSScotsman1,150.0010/01/2008
MS-60ICGHeritage Auctions276.0009/29/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions4,025.0009/01/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions863.0009/01/2008
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena3,105.0009/01/2008
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC725.0008/07/2008
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena805.0007/26/2008
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions690.0005/28/2008
MS-63ANACSSuperior Galleries690.0005/26/2008
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena1,840.0004/01/2008
MS-65ANACSHeritage Auctions1,265.0004/01/2008
MS-67NGCBowers & Merena3,910.0004/01/2008
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions690.0001/09/2008
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions633.0011/29/2007
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0011/29/2007
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions690.0011/14/2007
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC719.0011/08/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0007/12/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions6,325.0005/01/2007
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0002/01/2007
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0001/01/2007
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0011/29/2006
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions576.0010/24/2006
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,840.0009/13/2006
MS-64NGCSuperior Galleries920.0009/10/2006
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0004/06/2006
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0004/06/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions3,550.0002/19/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0002/09/2006
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions805.0001/24/2006
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions633.0001/24/2006
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions431.0011/07/2005
MS-65NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,093.0009/18/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0009/01/2005
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,139.0006/27/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions431.0006/06/2005
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions546.0006/06/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0006/06/2005
MS-67NGCSuperior Galleries4,427.0005/29/2005
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena1,265.0003/10/2005
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions633.0002/23/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0002/23/2005
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0001/12/2005
MS-64PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities800.0001/10/2005
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC719.0011/28/2004
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0011/04/2004
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions265.0007/26/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0006/03/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0006/03/2004
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0005/05/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0005/05/2004
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions3,565.0005/05/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0003/25/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions776.0001/07/2004
MS-66NGCSuperior Galleries1,725.0011/21/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions719.0011/07/2003
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0011/07/2003
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0009/01/2003
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions460.0008/06/2003
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions351.0005/05/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0005/01/2003
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions4,888.0001/08/2003
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions834.0001/08/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,610.0001/08/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,323.0009/29/2002
MS-66NGCSuperior Galleries3,450.0008/01/2002
MS-66NONEBowers & Merena3,220.0003/21/2002
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,265.0002/18/2002
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0001/09/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions675.0010/10/2001
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions506.0005/01/2001
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions300.0003/22/2001
MS-63NGCBowers & Merena633.0003/15/2001
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions948.0002/01/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions776.0001/04/2001
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,208.0011/16/2000
MS-65NONER.M. Smythe935.0011/01/2000
MS-65PCGSKingswood Galleries1,093.0002/16/2000
MS-65NGCBowers & Merena3,450.0011/11/1999
MS-66NONEBowers & Merena1,495.0011/11/1999
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena1,725.0008/31/1999
MS-66NONEBowers & Merena8,913.0008/30/1999
MS-65NONEBowers & Merena2,415.0003/18/1999
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions2,012.0006/01/1998
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,552.0001/09/1997
MS-66NONEBowers & Merena1,980.0005/20/1996
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,870.0003/01/1996
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,595.0001/04/1996
MS-65NONEStack's2,420.0010/01/1992
MS-64NONEStack's3,080.0010/01/1992
MS-65NONERARCOA3,080.0008/10/1990
MS-65NONEBowers & Merena2,970.0010/01/1987
MS-64NONEB. Max Mehl5.2506/01/1941
MS-65NONENumismatic Gallery13.0005/01/1941