Look on the front of the coin to see if there's a small mint mark letter below the date. There may be a D or S.
Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 01/2015:
No mint mark (Philadelphia):
Very worn condition - $0.12
Moderately worn - $0.23
Slightly worn - $0.63
Almost no wear - $5.50
Uncirculated - $9.60 to $78.00 depending on quality
"D" mint mark (Denver):
Very worn - $0.26
Moderately worn - $0.63
Slightly worn - $3.45
Almost no wear - $31.50
Uncirculated - $55.20 to $550.00
"S" mint mark (San Francisco):
Very worn - $2.01
Moderately worn - $3.11
Slightly worn - $6.90
Almost no wear - $68.60
Uncirculated - $132.00 to $2160.00
DISCLAIMER: The retail values quoted are the best available as of the date shown, but may vary due to market fluctuations. Also the wholesale (buying) price of a coin will be less than the selling (retail) price. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.
1856 3 cent coin value
About 1 cent.
It's still worth one cent US.
A 1942 US Wheat cent is common, average value is 3 cents.
No US 1926 gold 2.50 cent coins, but there is a 2 1/2 DOLLAR gold coin dated 1926 with retail values of $185.00-$225.00 for circulated coins and $350.00 for mint state coins
Average value is 25 cents for a coin in average circulated condition
1 US cent has the same value the world over! i.e. 1 US cent
1856 3 cent coin value
About 1 cent.
It's still worth one cent US.
A U.S. Lincoln cent in average circulated condition 10 to 50 cents.
A 1997 US one cent piece? is a Lincoln cent and only face value.
It's worth exactly one cent.
A 1942 US Wheat cent is common, average value is 3 cents.
The coin has face value only.
No US 1926 gold 2.50 cent coins, but there is a 2 1/2 DOLLAR gold coin dated 1926 with retail values of $185.00-$225.00 for circulated coins and $350.00 for mint state coins
It's still worth one cent.