US three-cent coins: A collectible denomination

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US three-cent coins
A collectible denomination

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From 1851, through the Civil War, and lasting until 1873, three-cent coins were in circulation in the United States of America. There were two varieties: one coin of silver and another of copper and nickel. The American populace decided they preferred the one-cent pennies and the five-cent nickels. US three-cent coins (as well as a two-cent coin) were discontinued in 1873.

Three-cent coin values

America’s three-cent coins are not as well known as other coins, but they can be valuable. The value of a coin depends on its rarity, condition, and age. Remember that these were in circulation among the American population. Hoarding coins in beautiful condition was not a widespread hobby yet.

Rarity and scarcity of US three-cent coins

Collectors today consider these coins rather scarce. The reason for this is that not many were produced and many were lost or damaged over the years. If you are lucky enough to find US three-cent coins in good condition, it can be a valuable addition to your collection. And what a piece of history you’ll have. Three-cent coins can be a wise investment too, as the value of coins can increase over time.

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Because these coins date from the Civil War years as well, collectors who focus on that era will obviously need some of these pieces in their collections.

Three-cent American coins, like two-cent coins, have an obvious appeal for collectors who are interested in the history of outmoded denominations. There have been several denominations of coins issued in U.S. history that have fallen by the wayside. Their relative rarity and historically quirky nature have made three-cent coins a target for buyers. The coins marketplace these days tends to feature quite a few nice three-cent coins of both silver and nickel types. Check listings to see what’s available right now. 

US three cent coins for sale

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US Odd Type 6-Coin Set 1/2 Cent,​2,​3 Silver/N,​20 Cent Piece,​Half Dime 90% Silver

Seller: nswitze1 ★★★★★★★★★★ 100% (1,998 ratings)
Location: United States

$900.00

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1889 Three-cent piece PCGS MS63 Certified RARE UNCIRCULATED STUNNING

Seller: jack4lib ★★★★★★★★★★ 100% (10,884 ratings)
Location: United States

$577.00 or best offer

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1862 Silver Three Cent 3C PCGS PR-61 Rare 550 Minted

Seller: schoenblum ★★★★★★★★★★ 99.9% (14,691 ratings)
Location: United States

$1,100.00

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1862 3CS PCGS MS65 - Three Cent Silver

Seller: davidlawrencerarecoins ★★★★★★★★★★ 100% (41,790 ratings)
Location: United States

$1,155.00

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1880 3CN PCGS MS66 - Three Cent Nickel - Low Mintage Key Date

Seller: davidlawrencerarecoins ★★★★★★★★★★ 100% (41,790 ratings)
Location: United States

$1,260.00

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1858 3C Silver MS 64 In Grade Very PQ Beautiful Natural Peripheral Toning

Seller: cri4obw ★★★★★★★★★★ 99.7% (10,830 ratings)
Location: United States

$1,150.00 or best offer

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1862/1 3cS Three Cent Silver PCGS MS 65

Seller: americanheritageminting ★★★★★★★★★★ 100% (10,441 ratings)
Location: United States

$1,500.00 or best offer

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1883 3CN Liberty Head Three Cent Nickel Proof Copper Coin PCGS PF 66 U.S. Coin

Seller: pawnamerica ★★★★★★★★★★ 99.8% (198,949 ratings)
Location: United States

$734.99

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1879 3CN Proof 3 Cent Nickel PCGS PR66+ CAM CAC

Seller: cabbage_coins ★★★★★★★★★★ 100% (323 ratings)
Location: United States

$1,095.00 or best offer

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1858 Silver Three Cent Piece Trime MS64 NGC

Seller: may_purchasing ★★★★★★★★★★ 100% (4,434 ratings)
Location: United States

$1,200.00 or best offer

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