1855 Three Cents Value: Mint Varieties, Rarity, and Current Prices

Price Guide for 1855 Three Cents Variants

This guide presents price ranges for 1855 Three Cents variants from three sources: eBay sales, third-party auctions, and PCGS guides. Values are shown for various conditions, allowing collectors to compare across different market segments. Price estimates may vary between sources, especially for rarer variants.

1855 3 Cents (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $7.35 - $1,645.00

  Uncirculated: $16.00 - $48,000.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $9.95 - $950.00

  Uncirculated: $250.00 - $939.99
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $75.00 - $900.00

  Uncirculated: $1,000.00 - $60,000.00

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1855 3 Cents (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $30.00 - $58,750.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $4,000.00 - $60,000.00

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1855 3 Cents, CAM (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $21,150.00 - $32,900.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $40,000.00 - $80,000.00

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Design and Specifications of the 1855 Three Cents

Rarity Factors and Value Drivers

Condition plays a crucial role in the value of 1855 Three Cent Silver coins. Due to their small size and relatively low silver content, many examples have suffered from wear and damage over time. Coins in uncirculated condition (MS60 and above) are highly sought after and command significant premiums. The presence of original mint luster and absence of major contact marks or scratches greatly enhance the coin's desirability and value.

Toning can significantly impact the value of 1855 Three Cent Silver coins. Specimens with attractive, natural toning patterns are often more desirable to collectors. Strike quality is another important factor, as many Three Cent Silver coins from this era suffer from weak strikes due to their small size and the limitations of minting technology at the time. Well-struck examples with full details are particularly valuable.

The historical significance of the 1855 issue as a transitional year before the composition change adds to its appeal among collectors and numismatic historians. This factor, combined with its low mintage, makes the 1855 Three Cent Silver a key date in the series and an important piece for type set collectors.