What is the value of a 1870 US 3 cent piece?

August 2011>>

2 different kinds were made. One with silver and the other with nickel. The best way to determine if it is silver or nickel is to take it to a trust able coin collector.

Below are the values as of August 2011.

With nickel:

Very Worn- $17

Moderately Worn-$28

Slightly Worn-$40

Almost No Ware-$62

Uncirculated-$132-$7,640

With Silver:

Very Worn-$345

Moderately Worn-$420

Slightly Worn-$510

Almost No Ware-$600

Uncirculated-$890-$14,300