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Three Cent Silver
U.S. collector price guide

1851-O Three Cent Silver (type-1)

Denomination
Three Cent
Mint
O
Composition
75% silver, 25% copper
Mintage
720,000
Guide value by grade$45.00–$900
Limited6 priced grades

Collector value is shown by grade, but intrinsic metal value can dominate lower-grade outcomes.

Circulated$45.00
Gem uncirculated$900
Updated 2026-06-09published-guideHow the guide works →
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$45$122$332$900G-4VG-8F-12VF-20EF-40MS-63
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Price by Grade
GradeQualityEst. Value
G-4Good
$45
VG-8Very Good
$65
F-12Fine
$90
VF-20Very Fine
$140
EF-40Extremely Fine
$300
MS-63Choice Uncirculated
$900

Estimates from published guides and recent sold data. Grade is everything. Verify before you buy.

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What to do next
Check the gradeValue changes by condition. Compare the grade ladder before using the headline estimate.
Watch melt valueFor silver or gold issues, melt value can become the practical floor.
Verify before buyingUse methodology, source confidence, and recent comps before making purchase decisions.
Common Questions

What is the 1851-O Three Cent Silver (type-1) worth?

Current guide estimates on this page range from $45.00 to $900 depending on grade.

Why does grade matter for the 1851-O Three Cent Silver (type-1)?

Coin value can change sharply by condition. Use the grade ladder and price-by-grade table before relying on any single headline estimate.

Does melt value affect the 1851-O Three Cent Silver (type-1)?

This page does not show a meaningful melt floor for this coin, but silver and gold issues can have metal value that affects lower-grade outcomes.

Survivor's LedgerNo. cs_us_three-cent_three-cent-silver_1851_o_type-1
175years survived since minting
Minted
1851 · O
Denomination
Three Cent
Composition
75% silver, 25% copper
Mintage
720,000

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Guide record
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