I strongly suggest authenticity be verified for this coin. The 1868 issue is positively common in circulated grades but only one example is known as Mint State. Please take it to a dealer for an assessment.
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The 1868 nickel three-cent piece in good condition is about $20.00
It is roughly worth $1,500 or more
All of the 162,700 Seated Liberty silver dollars minted in 1868 were produced at the Philadelphia mint. The circulated and uncirculated values of this coin are shown in the following list: Circulated Grades..............1868 G4........................................$250 F12.......................................$400 EF40.....................................$750 AU55.....................................$1300 Uncirculated Grades MS60....................................$2,600 MS62....................................$3,750 MS63....................................$7,500 MS64....................................$22,000 MS65....................................$70,000 MS66....................................$135,000
It is roughly worth $1,500 or more
$3000 and up depending on exact graded condition.
There were 2 types of 3-cent piece struck that year. The nickel ones are worth $15 to $35 depending on wear. The silver ones are worth $350 to $500. Here are pictures of each type:
The 1868 Liberty Seated Dollar has retail values of $240.00-$325.00 for average circulated coins, better circulated coins are $450.00-$570.00 coins with only light wear are $1,060-$1,550.00
Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 03/2010: Very worn condition - $240 Moderately worn - $312 Slightly worn - $450 Almost no wear - $1,148 Uncirculated - $2,940 to $93,130 depending on quality
An 1868 nickel 3¢ piece retails for $14 to $18 in average circulated condition. Here are some links below so you can view the estimated value of every Three Cent Nickel ever made based on its condition.
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