The value of an 1852 3 cent silver coin can vary greatly depending on its condition and specific characteristics. According to the [NGC price guide] , a circulated 1852 3-cent coin is worth between $30 and $210. However, uncirculated examples in pristine condition can fetch as much as $21,000. Some proof versions of this coin are considered very rare and can reach values close to $100,000.
Here’s a general overview of the potential value based on condition:
- Good: $25 – $45
- Fine: $50 – $70
- Extremely Fine: $80 – $210
- Uncirculated: $150 – $26,500
- Proof: Up to $100,000
- Condition: Coins in better condition (less wear and tear) are more valuable. A coin’s grade is assigned based on its condition.
- Mint Strike Type: Proof coins (produced for collectors) tend to be rarer and more valuable than business strike coins (intended for circulation).
- Die Varieties and Errors: Certain die varieties and errors, like repunched dates or doubled dies, can make a coin more desirable to collectors and increase its value.
- [Greysheet] provides a detailed price guide for 1852 3-cent silver coins, including different varieties and grades.
- [NGC’s Coin Explorer] and [PCGS’s CoinFacts] offer comprehensive information about this coin, including its history, specifications, and pricing data.
Note: It’s important to have coins professionally graded by a reputable service like NGC or PCGS for an accurate valuation. The prices listed here are estimates and can fluctuate based on market demand and other factors.
Are 3 cent coins rare?
Less than 5 million Type 2 three-cent pieces were made, and all were manufactured in Philadelphia. The rarest of the five dates is the low mintage 1855. Although some collectors assemble complete sets of the series, most of the demand for Type 2s, as with the earlier and later versions, comes from type collectors.
What is the key date for 3 cent silver?
Good point! Three Cent Silver Pieces are readily available, but do become scarce to rare in circulation strikes in the later years 1868 to 1872. Key date for Three Cent Silver is the 1855 and 1868 with both years being rare in circulation strike mint state grades.