1881 is one of the more reasonably-priced dates for a US 3¢ piece. Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 01/2011:
Very worn condition - $15
Moderately worn - $20
Slightly worn - $26
Almost no wear - $64
Uncirculated - $120 to $5,100 depending on quality
This odd denomination was struck to simplify buying postage, when the price of a first-class stamp was 3 cents.
DISCLAIMER: The retail values quoted are the best available as of the date shown, but may vary significantly 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.
Great - you have a rare Copper-Nickel 3 Cent piece - a 1881 coin in fine condition is worth: $30.00.
Could you please check that date? The half cent was discontinued in 1857 so there are no genuine 1881 half cents.
About 1 cent.
35.00
Sorry no US 2 cent coins dated 1863
Great - you have a rare Copper-Nickel 3 Cent piece - a 1881 coin in fine condition is worth: $30.00.
A 1997 US one cent piece? is a Lincoln cent and only face value.
About 1 cent.
Could you please check that date? The half cent was discontinued in 1857 so there are no genuine 1881 half cents.
35.00
Sorry no US 2 cent coins dated 1863
A "dime", or ten-cent piece, has a value of 0.1 dollars.
About a dollar depending on its condition.
No gold US one cent coins were ever made.
Sorry no US 20 cent coins dated 1802
The coin's still in circulation and is only face value.
No such (US) coin exists because the copper-nickel 3 cent piece was not minted until 1865.