What is the starting value for an ungraded 1870 Shield Nickel?

An ungraded 1870 Shield Nickel starts at a value of $14.

How much more valuable is an MS66 compared to an MS62?

The MS66 grade is significantly more valuable at $4797 compared to the MS62 grade priced at $324.

What is the specific series and year for this coin?

This coin is from the Shield Nickel series and is from the year 1870.

1870 Shield Nickel — Coin Value

Shield Nickel

What the 1870 Shield Nickel is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).

1870 Shield Nickel value — Ungraded ‏71.25 ر.س.‏ · $19 · MS62 ‏1,215 ر.س.‏ · $324 · MS66 ‏11,648 ر.س.‏ · $3,106. Prices updated يوليو 2026.

Series · Shield NickelYear · 1870

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Value by grade

$19

Ungraded

17.1×

$324

MS62

163.5×

$3,106

MS66

Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 163.5× raw.Chart values in USD

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Which version do you have?

If you just want the coin, the Standard version at $15 is the cheapest entry point. The PROOF ($303) and FS-301 ($225) versions offer superior presentation and grading, appealing to serious collectors. The Double Die ($93) adds a specific, desirable minting variation. Casual collectors should stick to Standard, while those seeking investment or display value should pay the premium for PROOF or FS-301.

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PROOF1870 [PROOF] Shield Nickel — Coin Value‏1,135 ر.س.‏ · $302.69‏4,118 ر.س.‏ · $1,098eBay ↗

FS-3011870 [FS-301] Shield Nickel — Coin Value‏843.75 ر.س.‏ · $225—eBay ↗

DOUBLE DIE1870 [DOUBLE DIE] Shield Nickel — Coin Value‏348.19 ر.س.‏ · $92.85—eBay ↗

Standard— this page1870 Shield Nickel — Coin Value‏57.11 ر.س.‏ · $15.23‏17,988 ر.س.‏ · $4,797eBay ↗

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PriceCharting — 1870 Shield Nickel‏73.05 ر.س.‏ · $19.48

Item details

Series: Shield Nickel
Year: 1870

1870 Shield Nickel value

A raw (ungraded) 1870 Shield Nickel runs around $19, a certified MS62 about $324, and a high-grade MS66 commands $3106.

What drives the price

Grade, mint mark, strike quality, and key dates drive coin value. Certified (slabbed) coins carry a premium over raw; low-mintage years and full-strike examples appreciate the most.

Price guide

What this actually trades for — sold values by condition vs. what sellers are asking today

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Condition	Value	Based on
Ungraded	‏71.25 ر.س.‏ · $19	eBay sold comps
MS62	‏1,215 ر.س.‏ · $324	eBay sold comps
MS66	‏11,648 ر.س.‏ · $3,106	eBay sold comps

الأسئلة الشائعة

What is the starting value for an ungraded 1870 Shield Nickel?: An ungraded 1870 Shield Nickel starts at a value of $14.
How much more valuable is an MS66 compared to an MS62?: The MS66 grade is significantly more valuable at $4797 compared to the MS62 grade priced at $324.
What is the specific series and year for this coin?: This coin is from the Shield Nickel series and is from the year 1870.